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A MANUAL 


LAW AND FORMS 


WITH SKETCH, STATISTICAL: TABLES, FORMS, 
AND PARLIAMENTARY POINTS 


FOR 


ODD FELLOWS IN NORTH CAROLINA, 


COMPILED AND PUBLISHED BY 


Bia WOODELL, 


Grand Secretary, 


- . Past Grand Master, Past Grand Representative, and Past Grand 
Guardian, Sov. Grand Lodge. 


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GREENSBORO, N. C. 
C. F. THOMAS, JOB PRINTER, 
1894 





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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, as known in 
this country, is not very old. It came into existence by 
self institution in the City of Baltimore, State of Mary- 
land, on the 26th day of April, 1819, by five men who 
had formerly been initiated into the Order of Odd Fel- 
lows in England. It is not very clear whether the five 
had all been initiated into the same Order or not. Near- 

ly all Lodges in England in these early times had to 
'_ make and use their own forms and ceremonies, as no 
general organization or federal head had assumed the 
controll of such matters, but the five men who had met 
_ for the purpose of forming themselves into the first 
lodge was not very scrupulous about forms; the spirit of 
the Order, which has been its great moving power ever 
since, was the incentive which controlled them in their 
great purpose. Thomas Wildey, John Welch, John 
Duncan, John Cheatham and Richard Rushworth, were 
_ the five men who laid the foundation and made possible 
the grand results which Have been attained. Up to 1830 
_ the order was so small that its benevolent work was not 
_ systematically kept, but since that time it has been scru- 
_ pulously guarded so that now the Order is looked to for 
- much valuable information. statistically, ‘both for life 
insurance and health statistics. The following was the 
status and work for one year of the Order prior to Jan- 
-uary Ist, 1894, in the United States and Canada: 


CrandsLodges..:ip— ae ols (Ro RRR eae 55 
Grated: Encampmentsics. centennial 50 
Subordinate Lodges ee some, ane 10,295 ~ 
Subordinate Encampmiegts 0-4 22s ce ie 2,557 
Rebekah Lodges :c2e geal. t ue metas 3,292 
Lodge Initiations:.': sue cr snc ye eee 72,807 
Encampment Initiations ® oon = a. 6. A Pie ie 133272¢ 
Lodge Members sence fs ek 3 eS 780, 192 
Encainpment) Members See <aenetenees 136,090 
Rebékah Memberse: shore) eee eee 5 202,442 
Relief by Lodges2).- a. 9. == teen $2,980,378 89 
Relief by Encampments: @.omstaceeeen tees 289,418 92 
Rehef, by Rebekah Lodges. 222 ee 43,172.58 
‘Fotal Relietis..:, <2s5, aarti eer 3,312,970 39 
Kevenue of Dodges 2s... eter aan meno 75547350 5.40% 
Revenue of Encampments...... tec Oh Ops OO ry 
Revenué of Rebekah “Lodges 20 seas am 212,022.20 
Total Revenue. \ 7/94 <i. eae eee 8,511,004 52 


STATISTICS: OF THE ORDERAH ROM 1830 TO DECEMBER 


31st, 1893, INCLUDING AUSTRALASIA, GERMA- 
NY, DENMARK AND SWITZERLAND. 


Initiations in Subordinate Lodges ..... 1,947,711 
Members rehéeved!. aaa . 1,809,045 
Widowed families relieved 2. asec eee 209,902 
Members. deceased: .< 7} = Semeune ee 176,320 
Total reef... ee be hr $64,376,265 92 
Total receipts. .'2.4 = a eeeeee 168,056,287 65 
CONDITION OF THE ORDER DECEMBER 3Ist, 1893. 
sovereign Grand Lodge) item aeenewe tes ore I 
Independent Grand Lodges (German Empire, 
Australasia, Denmark and Switzerland)...... 4 
Subordinate Grand Encampments............. 54 
Subordinate Grand Lodges meets 65 
Subordidate Encampmients.c.gegent saa wee eee 2,501 
Subordinate ‘Lodges’ i.. me Seamer gee 10,644 
Encampment’ members: (sheen eee ee 137,221 
Eodge members. 3.4.2). Si-saieeateemm eit ent eer 
Rebekah Lodges. :}.- )u1i@ eee Sin at 3,300 


Sisters, members of Rebekah Lodges... 4..... .. 108,732 
Brothers, members of Rebekah Lodges........ 93,910 


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SKETCH OF N. C. ODD FELLOWSHIP. 


The history of the rise and progress of Odd Fellow: 
ship in North Carolina has been partially written. If 
written in full, as it should and at some time will be, it 
would be an interesting history. . As we purpose touch- 
ing all matters in this little volume with brevity, we shall 
not attempt to give much history but simply to give 
dates, times and figures, so that reference may be made 
to them only for useful purposes. 

The historiographer of North Carolina tells us that on 
the 26th day of April, 1841, just 22 years after the first 
Lodge was instituted in Baltimore, in the little village of 


~ Weldon the first Lodge of Odd Fellows was instituted in 


North Carolina. It was instituted by Rev. George M. 
Bain, of Portsmouth, Va., who was appointed District 
Deputy Grand Sire for this purpose, assisted by Rev. Jas. 
D. McCabe, of Richmond, the eloquent poet orator, who 


- was onco a noted character in the Order, with other 


members from Richmond, Petersburg and Portsmouth. 
It is due to Old Dominion Lodge No. 5, of Portsmouth, 
Va., that Odd Fellowship in North Carolina lays claim 
to its heritage. John Campbell, W. Thos. Whitfield, 
W. Burton Powell, Wm. M. Moody and Thomas Martin, 
of North Carolina, had become members of Old Do- 


~ minion Lodge by initiation, and had withdrawn from that 


Lodge for the purpose of becoming the Charter members 
of Weldon Lodge No. 1 in their own State. 
After the Lodge had been instituted, on the first day 


as soon as organized, W. S. G. Andrews and John R 


Reston were initiated and became members of the Lodge 


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So we see that W. S. G. Andrews and John R. Reston 
were the first Odd Fellows ever made on North Carolina 
soil. John Campbell was the first Noble Grand in North 
Carolina, as he was afterward the first Grand Master of 
the Grand Lodge, and the first Grand Representative to 
the Grand Lodge of the United States. The second 
Lodge instituted in the State was Cape Fear No. 2, loca- 
ted in Wilmington, and was also instituted by Rev. Geo. 
M. Bain. This lodge was instituted on the 13th day of 
May, 1842, and was composed of the following Charter 
members: -W. *S.2G. “Andrews, -W-2 Ph Alsop; Charles 
Bradley, Valentine Hodgson, Anthony L. Wilson and 
Willie A. Walker, who had become members of Weldon 
Lodge and had withdrawn for the purpose. This Lodge 
is still on the roll and one of the best in the jurisdiction. 
The third Lodge instituted was Washington No. 3, and 
was located at Murfreesboro. This Lodge was also in- 
stituted by Rev. Geo. M. Bain on the 17th of May, 1842, 
only four days after No. 2 was instituted. We have been 
unable to get a complete list of the Charter members of 
this Lodge, but we find that one of its members, R. H. 


Worthington, was the second Grand Master of the Grand ~ 


Lodge, and the second Grand Representative elected. 
The ravages of the war from 1861 to 1865 completely oblit- 
erated No. 3, and there is now scarcely a trace left of it, 
except in history, and that is meagre. Its number was 
given to Virginia Dare Lodge, which is located at Man- 
teo, in Dare county, at the time it was instituted, which 
was July Ist, 1890. 

As these three Lodges were the base upon which the 
Grand Lodge was founded, we will not pursue the Lodge 
history further. 

On the 6th day of January, 1843, in the City of Wil- 
mington, the Grand Lodge was duly instituted by the 


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District Deputy Grand Sire, Rev. Geo. M. Bain, and was 
composed of Past Grands from three Lodges, as follows: 
From Weldon No. 1, John Campbell, D. B. Boykin and 
T. C. Williams; from Cape Fear No. 2, Alex. McRae, 
John McRae; Rev. A. Paul Repiton and Rev. W. S. G. 
Andrews; from Washington No. 3, R. H. Worthington. 

After the Grand Lodge was instituted the following 
officers were elected and duly installed : 

John Campbell Grand Master, R. H. Worthington 
Deputy Grand Master, W. S. G. Andrews Grand Secre- 
tary, Alexander McRae Grand Treasurer, John McRae 
Grand Warden. T. C. Williams was appointed Grand 
Guardian, D. B. Boykin Grand Conductor, and Rev. 
A. P. Repiton Grand Chaplain. The Grand Lodge 
-held for two days and adjourned szve die, but met again 
on May the roth, 1843, in the same city, which was the 
‘commencement of the regular annual sessions. It met 
again in Wilmington in May 1844 and in 1845-"46—47-48. 
In 1849 it met in Raleigh and has been migrating from 
time to time ever since. 

The following pages give the status of the order, as 
near as can be obtained, each year since the institution 
of the Grand Lodge: 


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Paton | No. of No. of. ‘Amount relief; Total 
' | Lodges. |Members.| extended. receipts. 
1843 | 3 “159 not given. 463 38 
1844 | 4 257 615 69 2,358 83 
1845 | 4 324 453 47 2,590 64 
1846 7, 450 806 20 4,364 52 
1847 12 684 729 67 5, 224500. 
1848 16 920 849 53 8,345 70 
1849 19 1000 1,434 53 7,499 66 
1850 28 1287 2,414 06 11,817 22 
1851 33 1396 1,798 05 13,575 90 
1852 38 1602 25507, 40\\o= P4503 a5 
1853 39 1666 2,333 33 12,515 07 
1854 43 1765 3,122 30 14,307 48 
1855 45 1806 3,987 43 20,161 39 
1856 48 1548 1,883 46 19,821 go 
1857 43 Web 2,024 58 12,430 20 
1858 46 1256 1,647 80 75,072! O4 
1859 47 1180 L433 %22 6,882 54 
1860 32 LOU ate2e Er OnOs 9,348 24 
1861. no session was held. War period. 
1862 | 66 66 6é | 6% 
1863 | 66 66 66 bine 
1864 | 66 GO ‘6 66 
1865 A called |session was held in Greensboro. 
1866 | 11 Saya San7 5a 115 60 
TOO7205) Z1 582 2I2- 30 2,610 82 
1868 | g2 654 641 05 PCE be Sk 
1869 23 636 693 15 2, ALL 93 
1870 re 731 AFO"12 3,660 67 
eee aeon 28 892 624 28 55309 42 
Togo 15 641 533.03 not given. 
1873 16 648 756 88 53233500 
1874 a7 1022 ZOO C7 7,967 64 
1875 47 1556 e280 11,086 08 
1876 oP) 1762 1,836 92 11, 81472506 
1877 | 58 1784 1,623 80 .| 10,542 89 
60 1713 1,118 45 8,900 39 
54 1583 1,232.95 7,957 69 
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1,985 381 8,098 67 
2,430 21 8,518 00 
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3,787 30 | 20,449 81 
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 


John Campbell, 
Alex. McRae, 

Alex. McRae, 
Alexander McRae, 
Wm. E. Anderson, 
Wm. H. McKee, 
Jno. H., Manly, 

Jno. N. Washington, 
John Winslow, 
Walter L.sSteele: 
Ed. W. Jones, 

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R. A. Caldwell, 

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Wm. J. Hoke, 

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R. A. Caldwell, 
Wm. J. Hoke, 
R. A. Caldwell, 


Wm. J. Hoke, 


There was no meeting or election held. 


Wim. 
Wim. 
Wm. 
Wi. 


J. Hoke, 
J. Hoke, 


H. Clark, 
Wm. L. Smith, 
Wm. L. Smith, 
Seaton .Gales, 
Seat n Gales, 
Wm. H. Bagley, 


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_ 1892 
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Wm. H. Bagley, 
Seaton Gales, 
Wim. H. Bagley, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 
Wm. H. Bagley, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 

N. M. Jurney, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 

B. H. Woodell, 
fase. Payne, 

Jno. E. Woodward, 
Junius Slocumb, 

C. B. Edwards, 

W. A. Bobbitt, 
Jas. H. Cordon, 
Jos. G. Brown, 

W. A. Bobbitt, 
Jno. F. Bruton, 
Woo. Oe bellamy, Jr., 
W. D. Gaster, 


GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. 


* Seaton Gales, 


Wm. H. Bagley, 
Seaton Gales, 
Wm. H. Bagley, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 
Wm. H. Bagley, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 
N. M. Jurney, 
Rich’d J. Jones, 
B. H. Woodell, 
Jas. F. Payne, 
Jno. E. Woodard, 
Junius Slocumb, 
C. B. Edwards, 
W. A. Bobbitt, 
Jas. H. Cordon, 
C. B. Edwards, 
W. A. Bobbitt, 
Jno. F. Bruton, 
Jno. D. Bellamy, Jr. 


MANU AT OR eres 


ABSENCE.—Absence of an officer a majority of the 
meeting nights of a term, unless excused on account of 
sickness of himself, forfeits the honors of the office. A 
leave granted by his Lodge does not avail. If absent 
three successive Lodge nights the Lodge may declare the 
office vacant. If an elective officer is absent at the time 
of the installation, unless excused by his Lodge, another 
may be elected. A Junior Past Grand cannot be fined 
for absence. If the Noble Grand is absent, the Vice 
Grand presides. If the Vice Grand is absent a third 
degree member (or his supporter) may fill the Chair fro 
tem. except during the conferring of degrees. If both 
the Noble Grand and Vice Grand be absent, a~ Past 
Grand must occupy the Noble Grand’s chair. 

A Lodge cannot fine members for absence from meet- 
ings. May fine members for not attending the funeral 
of a deceasad brother, if by-laws provide. An absent 
member may be granted a card (visiting or withdrawal) 
and obtain the password upon a letter from his Lodge. 
Sick benefits cannot be withheld from a member entitled 
to them, on account of absence. [See cards, pass word. } 

ABSENCE, TEMPORARY.—Temperary absence means 
absence from the Chair but still within the Lodge or 
ante-room. If the Noble Grand or Vice Grand be tem- 
porarily absent, their right supporter occupies their Chair. 
[See Noble Grand, Vice Grand, officers, etc. ] 

ACCOUNTS.—Private business account are not the sub- 
ject of proper consideration in the Order. © Civil Courts 
are the place for them. The tribunals of the Order can- 
not undertake to adjudicate differences growing out of 


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- civil transactions, unless such transactions are such as to 
bring public scandal. No one is allowed to interfere 
with the accounts of the officers of a Subordinate Lodge, 
except the Noble Grand, District Deputy, Grand Mas- 
ter, or a Committee having authority from the Grand 
Lodge. [See offenses, trials, etc. ] 

ADJOURNMENT.—A Lodge cannot hold adjourned 
meetings. Any other than regular meetings must be 
called according to by-laws. A motion to adjourn is al- 
ways in order, and if adopted the Lodge must be closed 
in due form. Motion to adjourn is not debatable. [See 
parliamentary points. | 

ADVERTISEMENT.—To display any emblem of the Or- 
der in a business or other advertisement is prohibited. 

AGREEMENT.—Any agreement upon the part of any 
one not to receive benefits before becoming a member of 
the Order is void, and if such agreement is entered into 
the lodge is liable for any benefits accruing. 

ALTERNATE.—An alternate should be elected at the 
same time the representative to the Grand Lodge 1s 
elected. In case the representative cannot attend, the 
alternate becomes the representative. [See Represen- . 
tatives. | , 

AMENDMENTS to the Grand Lodge Constitution lie 
over for one year before being acted upon. To the Con- 
stitution for the government of Subordinote Lodges, can 
be adopted at the session of the Grand Lodge when of- 
fered. By-laws of Subordinrte Lodges can be amended 
_ by said Lodges, but such amendments must be examined 

‘and approved by the Grand Lodge or its authorized com- 
mittee before they can be enforced. They must lie over 
_ before being acted upon when it is so provided, and such 
amendments cannot be amended when they have so lain 
over and come up for action. 


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An amendment to the by-laws being legally adopted 
and properly approved, goes into effect immediately, and 
effects all the members alike. If it increases dues, re- 
duces sick benefits, or vice versa, it must be obeyed. A 
receipt for dues paid in advance does not exempt a mem- 
ber from the increase by amendment. In the Grand 
Lodge not more than two, an amendment to an amend- 
ment can be entertained. [See constitutions and parlia- 
mentary points. * 

ANCIENT ODD FELLOW.—Is one who has been regular- 
ly initiated into the Order and retires therefrom in good 
standing, either by taking a withdrawal card or by re- 
signing his membership in the Order. If he takes.a card 
he becomes an ancient Odd Fellow at the expiration of 
one year from the date of his card; if by resignation he 
at once becomes an ancient. After becoming an ancient 
Odd Fellow he cannot visit any Lodge, nor participate 
in any of its work or ceremonials, nor can a lodge, as 
such, attend his funeral. 

If an ancient Odd Fellow apply for membership in a 
Lodge, who cannot produce satisfactory evidence of for- 
mer membership, hé can only be admitted by initiation, 
and must set forth in his petition that he has never been 
suspended or expelled from the order, and is unable to 
abtain any evidence of his former membership. Satis- 
factory evidence should come from the Lodge of which 
an ancient was formerly a member, and if such Lodge is 
extinct it should come from the Grand Secretary of the 
State where such Lodge existed. He may join in a pe- 
tition with others for a new Lodge. When admitted to 
membership he is entitled to rank the same he did in his 
former lodge. He pays the same fee as charged for in- 
itiation only, for a person of the same age, except when 
applying as non-beneficial. [See fees, cards, etc. ] 


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ANNIVERSARY.—Of the Order is April 26th. Every 
Subordinate Lodge or Encampment is urged to celebrate 
on that day. Anniversary of Lodges may be celebrated 
and the regalia of the Order worn when permission is 
given by the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. The 
Grand Lodge may celebrate the anniversary of the Order. 
Title of officers conducting the celebration must be ac- 
cording to the body that celebrates. A Lodge can do- 
nate its funds to pay the expense of celebrating in a 
sonable amount. Can wear the regalia when desired, in 
celebrating the Anniversary of the Order in obedience to 
Grand Masters proclamation. 

APPEALS.—No appeal lies except from a final decision, 
and must be taken within the time prescribed by law. 
The time cannot be revived if suffered to lapse. Any 
member can appeal from the action of the Grand Lodge 
by consent. Grand Master cannot grant permission to 
appeal from Grand Lodge. Can appeal from the action 

of his own Lodge if written in duplicate and filed with 
the Noble Grand within one month from the time of the 
action complained of. If upon conviction of charges of 
misconduct six months is allowed to appeal to the Grand 
Lodge. The decision of a Lodge stands pending an ap- 
peal. Not necessary to ask for a new trial before an ap- 
peal is taken. Pending an appeal from the Grand Lodge 
to the Sovereign Grand Lodge a Subordinate must obey 
the decision of the Grand Lodge. A Subordinate Lodge 
must abide by the decision of the Grand Lodge, pending 
appeal. An appeal from the action enforcing a penalty 
acts as a stay of proceedings until decided. No addi- 
‘tional privileges are allowed members pending an appeal. 

In all cases of appeal from the Grand Lodge to the 

Sovereign Grand Lodge the consent of the Grand Lodge 
_ must be obtained; the appeal papers must show this as 


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well as the facts in the case and be certified to by the 
Grand’ Master and Grand. Secretary and the papers 
printed. 

The Grand Master must entertain appeals from his 
decision. An appeal from the decision of the Noble 
Grand should be to the Lodge and from the Lodge 
to the District Deputy. From the District Deputy to the 
Grand Master. An appeal from the action of a Lodge 
in enforcing a penalty for crime should be taken to the 
Grand Lodge direct. [See charges, trials, etc. ] 

APPLICATION.—F or membership in Subordinate Lodge 
must be made in writing or on printed blank and signed, 
giving name, age, residence and occupation. Must be 
referred to a committee of three and he over until a suc- 
ceeding regular meeting before being balloted on. May | 
be withdrawn without the consent of the Lodge before the 
report of the committee thereon is read, but not after- 
wards. Cannot be withdrawn from the committee. Fee 
must accompany the application. Form of application 
given in forms. If rejected the partys application for 
either initiation or degrees cannot be entertained until 
the expiration of six months. A rejected applicant for 
initiation, should he desire to apply again must apply to 
the Lodge rejecting him, unless it was done when apply- 
ing for a charter for a new Lodge, in which case he must 
apply to the new Lodge. 

For degrees after initiation can be balloted on at once. 
If for membership by card must be referred to a commit- 
tee and lie over one meeting. For reinstatement the 
same. No limit to number of times a person may apply 
who is rejected, provided the time elapses. Applications 
cannot be entertained or balloted on except at regular 
meetings. Lodge must ballot on an application whether 
the report is favorable or unfavorable by the committee. 


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If an applicant for initiation is rejected the Grand Secre- 
tary must be notified within ten days. 

Application from citizens of another State should be 
accompanied by permission from the Grand Lodge or 
Grand Master, unless special regulations have been 
adopted by such States. If the applicant is elected and 
fails to present himself within the time prescribed by the 
by-laws the Lodge may declare his right forfeited Ap- 
plications for visiting cards may be made by written ap- 
plication to the Noble Grand and Secretary during the 
interim, or at a regular meeting of the Lodge. For a 
withdrawal card only at aregular meeting, and is granted 
by two-thirds majority vote by ball ballot. 

Charges may be preferred against a member while his 


application for a card is pending. Application for aid or 


assistance from a Lodge or members of other Lodges, 
cannot be entertained unless it be accompanied by the 
permission of its Grand Body or principal Grand Officer. 
The manner of petitioning for aid is given in forms. For 
membership in a Rebekah Lodge must be ballotted on. 
For withdrawal card must be in open Lodge. May be 
withdrawn before ballot. If card refused member may 
resign if no charges pending. Charges may be preferred 
pending application. Should be refused pending charges. 
{See cards, fees, etc. | 

APPROPRIATION.—Of Lodge funds is discretionary 
within the limit of being for the legitimate purposes of the 
Order. Can appropriate to pay the expenses of celebrat- 
ing the anniversary in a reasonable way, but not for pleas- 
ure or gratification of members. Cannot appropriate for 
_ pleasure excursions, picnics, balls, banquets or parties. 
-Cannot appropriate for entertaining grand officers or for 
celebrating the anniversary of the Lodge. May appro- 
priate for memorial services May appropriate to mem- 


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bers in ill health, who are not entitled to sick benefits. 
May appropriate to assist new Lodges. Cannot appro- 
priate for prize drills, or other contests. Cannot appro- . 
priate at informal or illegal meeting. [See-Funds, etc. } 

ARREARS.—For dues, if for thirteen weeks, cannot 
speak or vote, nor entitled to sick or funeral benefits. ited 
for twelve months, may be suspended or dropped. If in. 
arrears, can tender a part of his dues which must be 
accepted. Cannot pay up arrears while sick, for the 
purpose of entitling to benefits. Cannot fall in arrears 
during sickness, if entitled to benefits when sickness com- 
menced, Lodge must retain enough out of benefits to 
keep him in good standing. If in arrears but not dropped, 
entitled to visitation while sick and burial with. honors. 
Arrearages may be compromised or remitted after suspen- 
sion, or for dues accruing during suspension for cause or 
crime. Cannot obtain password if in arrears for dues, 
fines or assessments at end of term, nor hold office. 
May visit own Lodge when in arrears until dropped. 
(See Dues, Passwords, etc. | 

ASSEMBLY.—A Grand Lodge may charterand organize 
a Rebekah Assembly within their own jurisdiction, pro- 
vided -ten Rebekah Lodges petition therefor. May 
clothe such assembly with such powers and surround it 
with such limitations as they may deem best in order to 
carry out the purposes of such Lodges. (See Rebekah 
Lodges.) The officers of such State Assemblies shall be 
a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer to 
be elected as prescribed by constituted authority. The 
president has power to appoint a Marshal, Conductor, 
Chaplain, Inside and Outside Guardian. All of these 
officers must be females. The President and Secretary 
may grant and sign, with. the grand officers issuing, 
charters for Rebekah Lodges in its jurisdiction. State 


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-Assemblies must make such reports to the Grand Lodge 
as required by it. [See Reports, &c. ] 

ASSESSMENTS.—The Grand Lodge has power to assess 
its Subordinate Lodges for sufficient funds to meet its 
expenses. It may assess them for the support of Homes 
for indigent Odd Fellows or for the support of widows or 
educating and caring for orphan children of deceased 
Odd Fellows. It may also assess the membership for 
such purpose. Lodges may assess their members to pay 
benefits or funeral expenses. By-Laws -should prescribe 
under what conditions assessments can be levied. - As- 
sessments according to law must be charged as dues, 
Lodge cannot assess its members for insurance, nor to 
fit up a hall unless authorized by special legislation. 
Cannot assess the general fund to pay a member’s insur- 
ence, | See Funds, etc. | 

_ATHEIST.—An Atheist .cannot hold membership: in 
this Order. 

BALEOT AND BALLOTING.—AIll balloting for. elec- 
tion of officers or for testing guilt on trial or punishment 
for crime is by a written ballot. All balloting for mem- 
bership; for degrees, withdrawal cards, or for re-instate- 
ments is by ball ballot, and can be taken only at regular 
meetings. All balloting is done while open in the third 
degree. A separate ballot for each degree is necessary 
before a member can advance. Two black balls reject 
for membership by initiation, or an ancient Odd Fellow, 
or for re-instatement, or advancement to any degree. 
Three black balls reject on deposit of card in date. A 
favorable ballot cannot be reconsidered; it may be de- 
clared void by a two-third majority vote, when it has been 
discovered, before the applicant has presented himself 
that there was fraud, or that the applicant is unworthy. 
An unfavorable ballot can be reconsidered, when all 


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the members who voted black balls voluntarily move a 
reconsideration. When this is done a ball ballot is im- 
mediately taken, and if no black ball appears the re-con- 
sideration is carried and the matter goes over until the 
next regular meeting. Then another ball ballot is taken 
when if no black ball appears the applicant is elected. 
When a ballot appears unfavorable, if it be desired to as- 
certain whether a mistake has occured, another ballot 
may be at once taken so as to verify. A visiting card 
may be granted without a ballot, but a withdrawal card _ 
cannot. Two-thirds of the votes cast must be in favor of 
granting a withdrawal card. A lodge must ballot upon 
an application of one of its members for a withdrawal 
card unless charges are pending, or preferred. When 
the law makes it the duty of a Lodge to grant a dismissal 
certificate, it is needless to ballot. It requires a vote of 
two-thirds majority to expel. A ballot on expulsion can-. 
not be reconsidered. No balloting for membership or 
degrees can take place at a called meeting. The Noble 
Grand cannot be required to give the number of black 
balls in a ballot. [See Charges, Trial, Votes, etc. ] 
BENEFITS.—Weekly benefits for sickness or disability, 
is a fundamental principle, and must be paid. Benefits 
are aright and not charity. If necessary a lodge must 
tax its members more than the regular dues to enable it 
to pay benefits. This right cannot be suspended by the 
Grand Lodge or Grand Master. Must pay continuously 
during sickness or disability, some amount. Not bound 
to pay for first week unless the By-Laws so declare. Frac- 
tional part of week not considered unless by-laws so pre- 
scribe. Amount of, fixed by by-laws above the minimum. 
Lowest amount a Lodge can pay is two dollars per week 
for one year continued disability, and one dollar per week _ 
after one year during disability. Maximum amount is — 


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one-half the amount per week, of the amount charged as 
weekly dues per year; unless the Lodge has an income 
other than for initiations, degrees and dues. The Grand 
Lodge fixes the minimum amount. A lodge can pay 
members who have not attained the third degree if the 
by-laws so provide. A member owing thirteen weeks’ 
dues or more is not entitled to benefsts. Benefits are 
only paid for the time of disability from natural causes, 
if disability is prolonged by drinking or other immorality 
the Lodge is not liable. A member must have been a 
member for six months before he is entitled to benefits. 
A lodge can withhold benefits when sickness is causod by 
intemperance or other immoral conduct, until the facts 
are settled. Unless benefits are applied for within twelve 
‘months after becoming due the claim is debarred. The 
proper officers of a lodge must tender benefits to their 
members who are entitled to them. If able to superin- 
tend business not entitled. 

After benefits accrue to a member the amount cannot 
be reduced. By amendment to by-laws may be reduced 
at any time before they accrue, provided not below the 
minimum, If in arrears when taken sick or disabled 
cannot pay up during disability and become entitled. If 
in arrears from fault of Lodge is entitled. Member 
cannot fall in arrears during disability; the Lodge must 
apply benefits to dues and keep him in good standing. 
A member becoming blind or lunatic, if otherwise en- 
titled is entitled to continuous benefits. I[f in an asylum 
at the expense of the State is entitled. May relinquish 
benefits when placed in a home supported by his Lodge, 
when the Lodge has privilege of placing him there. 
Change of residence does not effect benefits. The right 
of funeral benefits is in the family of the deceased. 
Widows, orphans under age, or dependent relatives, or 


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relatives who depended upon the deceased for support if 
in the family are proper recipients of funeral benefits. 
Executors and administrators are not. Legal representa- 
tives are not recognized as claimants. Funeral expenses 
are only paid when provided by law, and when actually 
incurred. May be paid to the party who incurrs the ex- 
pense. <A funeral or burial expense can be paid from the 
general fund or by an assessment pro rata. A Lodge 
must pay some amount toward burial expenses if the 
member was entitled, subject to the following regulations: 
If the member be buried by another Order which con- 
ducts exclusively the funeral ceremony and pays the ex- 
pense under a law of its own entitling him to said 
expense, or when the deceased is buried at the expense of 
the government the Lodge is not bound to pay any part 
of the expenses. But when one‘or more benevolent or- 
ganizations unite with this Order in conducting the 
funeral ceremonies of the deceased, and the by-laws or 
rules of such organization entitle him to such burial ex- 
penses, the Lodge must pay its proportional part of such 
burial expense, unless such other organizations fail to pay 
any part of said expenses, in which case the Lodge is not 
released from the obligation to pay the whole expense as 
provided. If the funeral ceremonies are not conducted 
by any other Order of which deceased was a member and 
this Order conducts it alone and said other order may 
have paid the amount due by its law it shall not release 
the Lodge from the payment of the full amount named in 
its by-laws. Administrators and legal heirs are recog- 
nized as claimants for funeral expenses when incurred by 
‘them. . 

Ifa member commits suicide his widow is entitled to a 
funeral benefit. 

If a member dies from disease brought on by intem- 


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perance or other immoral conduct, if the Lodge was 
aware of it sufficient time to prefer charges and fails to 
do so, his beneficiary is entitled to funeral benefits. 

If a member has been admitted free he is not thereby 
debarred from benefits. If a member donates his bene- 
fits back to the Lodge he cannot reclaim them. A differ- 
ent rate of benefits to members of the same degree is 
not allowed. When by-laws are amended affecting ben- 
efits it effects all alike. 

The amount of sick benefits, funeral expenses, or 
funeral-benefits payable to a member must be inserted in 
a visiting card taken by a member, and the Lodge issuing 
the card is only liable for the amount so stated. 

It is the duty of every Lodge to render relief toa mem- 
ber entitled to it upon his presenting a proper card; and 
it should enter upon his card the amount so furnished. A 
member is entitled to attentive benefits until suspended, 
May not be entitled to nursing unless provided by the 
by-laws of his Lodge. If a Lodge provides for hiring a 
nurse it should insert the fact, with amount to be paid, in 
or on the back of all visiting cards. A Lodge is bound 
only for the amount so expressed. [See arrears, cards, 
nurse, etc. | 

Bonpbs.—The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer 
are required to\give bond. Financial officers of Lodges 
give bond when required by the by-laws of their Lodges. 

By-LAws.—Lodges make their own By-Laws subject 
to the approval of the Grand Lodge. If a by-law con- 
flicts with the General laws of either the State Grand 
Lodge or the Sovereign Grand Lodge it is void. A by- 
_law cannot be suspended unless in the manner prescribed 
by it. By-Laws of Subordinate Lodges must be approved 
by the Grand Lodge or its duly authorized committee 
before they can be enforced. Amendments to by-laws 


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must be approved in the same way. By-Laws may de- 
clare the right of elected apphcants forfeited who do not 
present themselves for initiation within a reasonable 
time. A by-law cannot be amended by a simple resolu- 
tion. [See Amendments, etc]. 

CARDS.—Cards are of two kinds. Visiting and with-_ 
drawal. There are also cards issued to wives and wid- 
ows. The Sovereign Grand Lodge prescribes the forms 
and furnishes the cards. They are never issued by State 
Grand Lodges except certain cases when a Lodge ceases 
to work. A visiting card may be granted to a member 
entitled to it by the N. G. and Rec. Secretary of a Lodge 
during recess or between sessions. To become entitled 
to. a visiting card a member must be free from charges 
and pay his dues to the time the card is to run. His 
highest rank should be expressed on the face of the card. 
All the benefits he is entitled to, both pecuniary and oth- 
erwise, should be expressed on the card. A visiting card 
in date, is sufficient warrant for advancing benefits, but 
the Lodge issuing should be promptly notified. An init- 
iate is entitled to a visiting card or withdrawal card if 
otherwise entitled under the law. When a visiting card 
expires it cannot be extended but must be returned to 
the Lodge issuing it. Granting visiting cards is a matter 
of course when members. are entitled to them. A Lodge 
charges for issuing cards whatever its by-laws prescribe. 
If the member holding a visiting card be a non-benefic- | 
ial member the fact should be endorsed on the card. A 
member receiving a card should sign it in the presence of 
the officer from whom he receives it. A member receiv- 
ing either a visiting or withdrawal card is entitled to the 
annual traveling pass word in use at date of issue. A 
member is entitled to a withdrawal card who pays up all 
his arrears, unless there be charges preferred against 


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him for misconduct. They are granted in open Lodge 
at a regular meeting by ball ballot. It requires two- 
thirds of the votes cast to grant a withdrawal card. Bal- 
lot.should be taken immediately upen proper application. 
When withdrawal card is granted it severs the members 
connection entirely. A quorum must vote on an appli- 
cation for card. After granting the card must be issued. 
If a card is lost a duplicate may be issued. A vote grant- 
ing a withdrawal card cannot be reconsidered. Card 
may be annulled for causes not known when granted. 
Cannot be annullad after it expires or after having been 
deposited and accepted by any Lodge. Can be annulled 
prior and holder placed on trial. The holder of an un- 
expired withdrawnl card is entitled to the A. T. P. W., 
and the right to visit any Lodge. 

The effect of annulling a card is to place the member 
back where he was before the card was granted. It 1s 
proper for any Lodge to report to a Lodge that issues a 
card the improper conduct of the holder. If tried and 
acquitted he remains as he was before the card was 
granted. Withdrawal card expires twelve months from 
date. It then remains as evidence only of former good » 
standing. After it expires he is not under the jurisdiction 
of the Order. An expired card cannot be revived by any 
Lodge or the Grand Master. 

A Grand officer taking a withdrawal card docs not 
vacate his office if deposited within thirty days in the 
same jurisdiction, but should not exercise the functions of 
his office during the time. [See benefits, pass words, 
charges, visiting, etc. ] 

CERTIFICATES. —Dismissal certificate is only granted 
to a member who has been suspended for non-payment 
of dues. The fee in all cases for a dismissal certificate is 
one dollar, The form is issued and sold by the Sovercign 


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Grand Lodge. A Lodge can grant a dismissal certificate 
or not, when ‘the applicant has not been suspended 
five years. After his suspension for five years it becomes 
mandatory and the Lodge is bound to grant it upon ap- 
plication and payment of fee, unless charges are preferred 
for immoral conduct. If the applicant lives out of the 
State the Lodge is bound to grant the certificate upon 
application and payment of fee. 

Ifa Lodge refuses to reinstate a suspended member 
who is suspended for N. P. D. it is bound to issue a dis- 
missal certificate upon proper application and payment 
of fee. Holder of dismissal certificate is not entitled to 
the A. T. P. W. or the right to visit any Lodge. [See 
dismissal certificates. | ! . 

Former members of defunct Lodges may be given cer- 
tificates by the Grand Secretary, which severs any con- 
nection with their former Lodge. They cannot visit a 
Lodge on these certificates, but should attach them to an 
application for membership as evidence of former mem- 
bership. Grand Secretary cannot give certificate unless 
‘charter and books are surrendered. 

Certificates of service are given to all Past Grands to 
enable them to obtain the Grand Lodge degree without 
vote. Certificate of rank or grade to enable a third de- 
gree member to apply for membership in an Encamp- 
ment or a Rebekah Lodge is given without vote. [See 
members, arrears, etc. | . 

CHAPLAIN.—Its duties cannot be enforced by fine. 
He is appointed by the N. G. in his Lodge. Grand Chap- 
lain is appointed by the Grand Master. His duties are 
to open and close the Grand Lodge with prayer. Chap- 
lain in a Lodge is considered an office qualifying its in- 
cumbent for the office of Vice-Grand. 

CHARGES.—Charges for misconduct must be preferred 


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before a trial can be had. They should be definite and 
certain, specifying the offense. Must be presented to 
the Noble Grand in writing. Noble Grand shall not re- 
ceive an accusation unless presented to him in person by 
the accuser with the names of the witnesses. The accuser 
need only be known to the Noble Grand. Duty of every 
Odd Fellow to prefer upon learning of any misconduct 
on the part of any other brother, wherever committed. 
Duty of the Noble Grand if aware of misconduct. The 
holder of an unexpired card may prefer. If charges are 
brought by a member against a member of another 
Lodge he should present them in his own Lodge and 
they should be certified by his Noble Grand and Secre- 
tary to the Lodge of the accused member. 

A Lodge has the right to prefer against an individual 
member. A Lodge can dismiss charges when they are 
deemed improper or insufficient. May be preferred 
against a sitting Past Grand, Noble Grand or other off- 
cers. Pending charges against a member he is debarred 
from benefits until the question of guilt is decided. If 
not found guilty he is entitled, being otherwise so. If . 
more than one charge is preferred the question of guilt 
may be treated separately. When preferred the Noble 
Grand shall appoint a committee of three to examine 
and report the, evidence adduced. They shall be the 
peers of the accused. 

When charges are preferred, unless against the sitting 
Past Grand, he becomes the prosecuting officer. The 
committee to examine the evidence must notify of their 
meeting. Cannot mect in a barroom. A witness can- 
‘not be interrogated as to whether he preferred the 
charges. No portion can be dismissed after the evi- 
dence is read. If acknowledged by the accused it is un- 
necessary to vote on guilt or innocence. If the accused 


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absconds or is absent, after due notice, the charges may 
be investigated. 

Undecided charges against an officer does not suspend 
him from performing the duties of his office. May be 
preferrod against a Grand Master or other Grand officer. 
May be preferred in the Grand Lodge. May be preferred 
against a member holding an unexpired withdrawal card, 
‘or a member suspended for non-payment of dues, or one 
holding a dismissal certificate. An officer or member 
cannot resign pending charges. A member under 
charges is not deprived of any right except to receive 
benefits, until decided. 

~ Crimes for which charges should be preferred are too 

numerous to give, but obtaining relief on card and not 
repaying the same, acquiring the pass word illegally, pub- 
lishing, selling, using or being in possession of illegal 
work, publishing name of expelled member, improper 
conduct in Lodge room, embezzlement of Lodge funds, 
slander, false claim for benefits, displaying emblems of 
the Order improperly, &c., &c., are some of the subjects’ 
for which charges should be preferred. [See offenses, 
trials, witnesses, evidence. ] 

CHARTER.— The Grand Lodge is the only source from 
which a charter for a Subordinate Lodge can be obtained. 
The Grand Master and Grand Secretary may, in their | 
discretion, issue charters for new Lodges, but their action 
is subject to the review of the Grand Lodge. The fee for 
a charter is thirty dollars, which must be paid at time of 
or before delivery. There are two Rituals, a degree 
chart and necessary officers books, given with a charter. 

Rebekah Lodges are chartered by the Grand Lodge, 
free of charge. 

A charter may be issued upon the application of five 
or more third degree members who are in possession of 


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unexpired withdrawal cards. It may also be issued to 
third degree members who have been specially made so 
for the purpose of instituting a new Lodge. Members 
holding expired withdrawal cards or dismissal certificates 
or certificates from Grand Secretary, may sign with oth- 
ers an application for a charter, provided the requisite 
number of applicants in good standing apply. A State 
Grand Lodge can refuse to grant a charter. A Lodge 
forfeits its charter when it fails to make proper returns to 
the Grand Lodge. A majority cannot surrender a char- 
ter, if five members are willing to work under it. Only 
those present at the institution of a Lodge are its charter 
members, all others come in by petition and ballot, and 
pay full fees. The name of any living person cannot be 
used as the name of a Lodge. A Lodge does not for- 
feit its charter by failing to hold a part of its regular 
meetings, but a majority should be held. Whena Lodge 
surrenders its charter a list of the widows and orphans 
should be furnished the Grand Secretary. After charter 
has been surrendered it may be restored by complying with 
the requirements of the law. [See Lodges Subordinate. ] 

CHARTS.—The form of chart for conferring degrees 
is the property of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and 
Lodges are not permitted to make them. A chart con- 
taining emblems of the Order, not published by the 
Sovereign Grand Lodge, containing no certificate requir- 
ing the signature of an officer of the Order may be pub- 
lished and sold. A chart containing figures, emblems 
or mottoes not found in our Order is not to be used by 
Lodges. It is a crime to circulate charts as being author- 
ized by law, unless they are so authorized. [See Diplo- 
mas. | 3 

‘CHINESE. —Chinese and Polynesians are not eligible 
to membership in the Order. 


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COMMITTEES.—-In the Grand Lodge standing com- 
mittees are appointed by the Grand Master and are enu- 
merated in Art. XIX. of the Constitution. That on 
Constitution and By-Laws hold over from the session 
they are appointed until the next. The chairman of a 
committee which holds over has his expenses paid to the 
following session so as to enable him to report. All re- 
ports of committees must be made in writing and signed. 
The chairman of a committee has the right to close 
debate upon their report. A visiting committee consists 
of seven of the officers of a Lodge. The Noble Grand 
is ex-officio chairman of the Visiting Committee. One 
member of that committee must visit the sick each day. 
They must ascertain the condition of the sick and report 
it daily. Committees to investigate the character and 
fitness of applicants for membership are appointed 
when an application for membership is_ received. 
They are expected to fully examine and report at the 
next regular meeting, 
ion as to the applicant’s fitness. [See applications. ] 
Committees to examine evidence, in case of charges, are 
appointed by the Noble Grand. They must notify the 
Secretary of the time of meeting and cause requests to 
be issued to parties at interest. [See trials.] Must hear 
and register evidence; may suppress evidence not perti- 


if fully satisfied, their own opin- 


nent to the issue; may take testimony of persons outside 
the Order bearing on the issue involved. A Grand 
Lodge cannot appoint a committee to try a member of 
a Subordinate Lodge. [See trials, evidence, offenses, 
ete? 

CONFLICT OF LAw.—The laws of the Sovereign 
Grand Lodge are supreme. When the law of a State 
Grand Lodge conflicts with the laws of the Sovereign 
Lodge, it is void, The law of the State Grand Lodge 


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is superior to the law of a Subordinate Lodge. Subordi- 
nate Lodges must make their law to conform to the 
State and Sovereign law. If the Grand Lodge adopts a 
law which conflicts with its former law, where both can- 
not stand, the latter repeals the former. 

CONSOLIDATION. —Any two Lodges, not exceeding ten 
miles apart, may consolidate upon such terms as they 
may agree upon, subject to the approval of the Grand 
Lodge. Cannot consolidate if a sufficient number of 
either desire to retain and work under their charter. A 
consolidated Lodge should hold the books, funds. and 
property of the two Lodges consolidating, and sustain 
the same relation to former members of their Lodge. 

CONSTITUTION.—Of State Grand Lodges must be 
approved by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. State Grand 
Lodge has power to make uniform Constitutions for the 
government of Subordinate Lodges in their jurisdiction. 
Subordinate Lodges are bound to conform to the Consti- 
tution; must make their by-laws to conform thereto. 
A Grand officer cannot suspend a Constitution. <A 
Grand Lodge cannot suspend or alter except as the law 

requires. An amendment to the Grand Lodge Constitu- 

“tion must be proposed at a regular session of the Grand 
Lodge in writing, signed by the Past Grands of two 
Lodges. An amendment to the Constitution governing 
Subordinate Lodges which conflicts with organic law is 
void. [See Amendments, etc. ] 

CONTEMPT.—The refusal or wilful neglect of a mem- 
ber to. appear and answer charges, constitutes contempt, 
and may be punished: therefor. Wilfully absenting 
ones self to avoid service of notice, constitutes contempt. 
If, after appearance, or answering charges, he is repre- 
sented by counsel, cannot be considered in contempt. 
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CONVENTIONS.—A Subordinate Lodge cannot hold 
conventions, nor can such be organized by the members. - 
A Grand Lodge cannot delegate its powers to a conven- 
tion. 

DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND.—Are not eligible to mem- 
bership in the Order. . 

DEBATE.—Motion to adjourn or to lay upon the table 
cannot be debated. Members of the Grand Lodge can- 
not speak or vote unless clothed in regalia suited to his 
rank. He cannot speak upon any matter without rising 
and addressing the presiding officer by his proper title. 
He shall always confine himself, in speaking, to the 
question under discussion. He shall avoid all personali- 
ties and indecorous language, and all improper reflec- 
tions upon the Lodge or its members. If called to order 
he shall take his seat until the question of order is deter-_ 
mined. If the decision is in his favor, he canresume. A 
member cannot speak more than twice upon the same 
question until all other members have an opportunity to 
speak, and not then without the consent of the presid- 
ing officer. 

Should two members rise to speak at the same time, 
the presiding officer decides which shall proceed. No. 
member can interrupt another while speaking, without 
the consent of both the speaker and the presiding 
officer. The chairman of a committee always has the 
privilege of closing debate upon any matter reported 
upon by his committee. [See Parliamentary Points. ] 

DEFORMED PERSONS.—A person so deformed as to 
be unable to obtain a living, should not be admitted to 
membership. He should be able to comply with the 
requirements of the Order. The question of the extent 
of deformity must be determined by the Lodge to which 
application is made, The loss of a limb is not perse a 


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sufficient deformity to prevent a Lodge from considering 
an application. 

DEGREES.—The Grand Lodge degree can only be 
conferred upon Past Grands, members of the Grand 
Lodge. Cannot be conferred upon members of other 
Jurisdictions without the permission or request of the— 
Grand Lodge of such jurisdiction. It is conferred as a 
reward for services rendered as Noble Grand and _ for 
nothing else. The Past Noble Grand’s degree is also 
conferred as a reward for services, and is a prerequisite 
to the Grand Lodge degree. May be conferred upon 
a retiring N. G. at end of his term if Grand Lodge 
has provided for it. To be entitled to the P. N. G. and 
Grand Lodge degrees, a membcr must have served a 
term as contemplated by law in both the Vice Grand 
and Noble Grand’s chairs. [See Term. ] 

The degrees of the Suborninate Lodge consist of the 
initiatory, first, second and third. Regularly consti- 
tuted Lodges are the only places where these degrees 
can be conferred, except in certain cases where the 
Grand Master or a duly commissioned deputy has au- 
thority to confer. The right to confer is vested in Sub- 
ordinate Lodges. ‘The initiatory must be conferred upon 
those who are elected to membership in the Lodge where 
elected. The others can be conferred upon members of 
another Lodge if such Lodge requests it done, after 
being elected thereto. 

Degrees cannot be conferred on members of another 
Lodge without such Lodge’s consent. Consent must be 
given, after an election to the degree, at a regular ses- 
sion of the Lodge. <A separate ballot for each degree is 
necessary. An application for the first degree may be 
made at any time after a member has been initiated. 
Upon an application for any degree, the ballot should be 


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taken on the same evening. The degree can be con- 
ferred at a subsequent or called meeting. A Lodge is | 
not compelled to vote a degree to a member; two black 
balls refuse. If refused, an applicant must wait six 
months before applying again. Spurious degrees are not 
allowed to be conferred. [See Applications, Ballots, etc. ] 

DEGREE LopGES.—A Subordinate Lodge is not a 
degree Lodge by setting apart certain times for degree 
work. A degree Lodge must be chartered and organized 
as any other Lodge. A degree Lodge confers degrees 
upon members of Subordinate Lodges only when they 
present certificates from their Lodge. There is no law 
governing degree Lodges except the general regulations 
of the Order. | 

DEPUTY GRAND MasTEer.—Assumes the office and 
authority of the Grand Master while absent, or when 
that office is vacated. 

DicEsTt.—A compilation of the laws. Is not ferse 
the law. 

DipLOMA.——Diplomas to members are issued only by 
the Sovereign Grand Lodge. They must be filled out 
and attested by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. 
They are granted to members by vote of the Lodge or of 
the Grand Lodge. Must be attested by the signature of 
the officers issuing them. They should show the highest — 
rank the holder has attained in the Order. It is a crime, — 
the penalty of which is expulsion, to attest illegal di- 
plomas or charts. [See Charts. ] 

DISMISSAL CERTIFICATE,——[See Certificates. ] : 

The fee for dismissal certificates in all cases is one dol-— 
lar. Where the law makes the granting of a dismissal 
certificate mandatory (after suspension for five years or 
when to be used out of the State), it is unnecessary to 
ballot on the application, A member holding a dis- 


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missal certificate may join in a petition for a new Lodge. 
He may apply for membership in any Lodge as an 
ancient Odd Fellow. A dismissal certificate must show 
the highest rank of its holder. There are dismissal cer- 
tificates for members of Rebekah Lodges which are sold 
and used the same as for Subordinate Lodges. [See 
Certificates. | 

DISPENSATIONS.—Grand Master may grant dispensa- 
tion to open new Lodges. To confer degrees upon ap- 
plicants for the purpose of instituting new Lodges. To 
wear regalia in public. To elect scarlet degree member 
Noble Grand or Vice Grand, when there are no mem- 
bers eligible, or where all eligible members decline to 
serve. A dispensation cannot be granted to suspend 
any part of the constitution or laws of the Order, nor to 
suspend the regular meeting of a Lodge. [See Grand 
Master. | 

DIstTRicr DEPUTIES.—District Deputy Grand Mas- 
ters are appointed by the Grand Master to serve during 
his administration. One District Deputy is appointed 
for each county where there is one or more working 
Lodges. They are commissioned by the Grand Master. 
Their duties and powers are defined in their commis- 
sions. A District Deputy cannot grant dispensations; 
cannot take the charter from a Lodge. He must get 
authority from the Grand Master. His duty to take 
charge of defunct Lodge property and report immedi- 
ately. Must visit each Lodge in his district at least once 
a year, if required to do so. Must report to the Grand 
Master within thirty days after installing officers; may 
confer degrees upon applicants for new Lodge when 
directed to do so by the Grand Master; must send re- 
ports of Lodges to Grand Secretary in registered pack- 
ages, and all monies by draft, post-office order or regis- 


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tered letter; must see that Lodge reports are correct 
before sending; must not give the pass words to Lodges 
unless the report and tax for the preceding term be 
turned over to him; may order a new election when an 
elective officer is absent at installation, unless the ab- 
sentee be excused by the Lodge; forfeits his commission 
if he fails to make returns within the time prescribed by 
law. [See Installing Officer. ] 

DONATIONS.—A Lodge may donate its funds to sick 
members who are not entitled to sick benefits. May do- 
nate to defray the expenses of celebrating the anniver- 
sary of the Order, but not for the anniversary of the 
Lodge. May donate to assist a new Lodge, or Lodge in 
distress. Cannot donate back any part of the initiation 
or degree fees. [See Appropriations, Funds, Homes, etc. ] 

DueEs.—Dues to the Grand Lodge are the per capita 
tax, assessed by the Grand Lodge upon the Subordinate 
Lodges, payable semi-annually, upon each member on 
the roll of the Lodge the last regular meeting night in’ 
June and December. This tax must be in the hands of 
the Grand Secretary within thirty days after the officers 
are installed. Dues from members to their Subordi- 
nate Lodge accrue weekly. May be paid quarterly 
if the by-laws so provide. The minimum amount that 
a Lodge can eharge its members is eight cents per 
week. A Lodge cannot exempt any of its members 
from liability for weekly dues. It can remit accrued ~ 
dues for good cause. Dues commence at time of initia- 
tion. All fines and assessments: imposed according to 
law are to be charged up as dues. A member cannot be 
expelled for non payment of dues, but can be suspended 
if he owes dues for more than twelve months.—[See 
Fees.]_Non-beneficial members pay not less than 
two cents per week dues, Dues continue to acerue dy- 


At 

ring suspension, but may be remitted in whole or in part. 
A member cannot entitle himself to benefits by pay- 
ing dues after he is taken sick, if not so entitled when 
taken. Cannot fall in arrears during sickness, if entitled 
when sickness begins. If in arrears for dues for three 
months, must be notified. If in arrears at commence- 
ment of term, not entitled to the C. T. pass word. A 
fee paid for degrees cannot be appiied on dues.—[Sce 
Benefits, Arrears, Cards, etc. | 

EFFECTS.—The effects of a Lodge cannot be divided 
among its members. Of a defunct Lodge, belong to the 
Grand Lodge. Must be held or disposed of by the 
Grand Lodge, and proceeds held for the benefit of wid- 
ows and orphans of the members of such Lodge for five 
years. Must be taken in charge by the District Deputy 
as soon as a Lodge ceases to work, and the Grand Mas- 
ter notified. [See District Deputies, Funds, ete. ] 

ELECTIONS.—Of Grand officers held annually in the 
Grand Lodge. All Past Grands entitled to vote. It re- 
quires a majority of all the votes cast to elect. For offi- 
cers of Subordinate Lodges, they are held on the last 
meeting nights in June and December, if the Lodge’s 
by-laws require weekly meeting, but if only bi-monthly, 
it is held annually, on either the last meeting in June or 
December. May hold election on night of installation, 
if necessary. Election in Rebekah Lodges are held 
every six months. [See Ballot, Grand Lodge, Past 
Grand, etc. | 

ELECTIONEERING.—For any office is strictly prohib- 
ited, whether by the candidate or his friends for him. 

EMBLEMS.—-The emblems of the Order are never to 
be used to advance any business scheme. Periodicals 
and papers published in the interests of the Order may 
use the emblems. [See Advertisement. ] 





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ENDOWMENTS.—Grand Lodge may establish widow 
and orphan endowment associations, provided they are 
founded upon the basis of voluntary contributions. It 
cannot make forced assessments for such purposes. Must 
be an association by the members individually, and not 
as a Grand Lodge. It cannot enforce a Lodge into an 
endowment scheme. [See Benefits, Insurance, etc. | 

EVIDENCE.—On investigation of charges, must be ta- 
ken by a committee for that purpose. It should be writ- 
ten down as given. It may be taken in writing where a 
witness cannot appear. No evidence is necessary, if the 
charges are acknowledged. : 

Evidence must be registered and presented to the 
Lodge by the committee. The committee have power 
to suppress such parts of the evidence as they deem not 
pertinent or proper. [See Charges, Trial, Witnesses, 
AU) 

EXPULSION.—A Grand Lodge may expel from its own 
body, but not from the Order. Subordinate Lodges may 
be expelled by the Grand Lodge. A member cannot be 
expelled without trial, exeept for contempt. 

It requires a vote of two thirds of all present to expel. 
A suspended member may be expelled. Expulsion sev- 
ers membership totally. For manner of receiving back 
expelled members. [See Reinstatements, also Trials. ] 

FEES.—The fee for a charter is thirty dollars. [See 
Charter.] The fee for initiation cannot be less than four 
dollars. The fee for the other three degrees cannot be 
less than two dollars each. Ministers of the Gospel may 
be admitted without the usual fees. For visiting and 
withdrawal cards, and for depositing the same, is left en- 
tirely with each Lodge. Fees must always be paid 
before a degree is voted. Fees cannot be donated back. 
The fee for reinstatement, after suspension for non-pay- 





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“ment of dues, is, if within one year after suspension, the 
amount of one year’s dues. After one year the same fee 


as for the initiation. Of course it is presumed that a 


member dropped owes more than one year’s dues. [See 
Reinstatements, Dues, etc. ] 

FINANCE.—AI] Subordinate Lodges control their own 
financial affairs within the general laws of the Order. 
Finances are controlled by the Grand Lodge, so far as 
general purposes go. A Lodge’s finances should be 
strictly guarded, and never used for other than the legit- 
imate purposes of the Order. {See Appropriations, 
Donations, Funds, etc. ] 

FINES.—Fines imposed according to law must be 
charged up as dues. Cannot fine members for not 
attending meetings. May make by-laws to fine officers 
for non-attendance. May fine members for non-attend- 
ance at funerals. Cannot fine Chaplain or Sitting Past 
Grand for non-attendance.—[See Dues, etc. | 

FLAG.—An Odd Fellows’ flag has been adopted, and 
is the same for Subordinate Lodges that it is for a Grand 
Lodge. It is to be made of white material, either bunt- 
ing, satin or cotton cloth, as may be desired ; the propor- 
tion to be eleven-nineteenths of the length for the width. 
The emblems to consist of three links, to be placed in 
the center of the flag, with letters I. O. O. F. and the 
name of the State using it, to be painted or wrought in 
scarlet color and trimmed with material of same color. 

S. | 

Forms of cards, certificates, charts and diplomas are 
exclusively the property of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. 

FrAubD.—A fraudulent election to membership may 
be reconsidered. Misrepresentation as to age at time of 
admission is fraud. Fraudulently admitted, relieves the 
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An investigation to ascertain fraud, even after death, 
is admissable. A Lodge cannot be held responsible for 
money obtained by fraud by one of its members. But 
should try and expel him. 

A simple misrepresentation is not ferse fraud.  Cir- 
cumstances and conditions should be considered. [See 
Offenses, Trial, etc. 

FUNDs.—Subordinate Lodges have control of their 
funds, subject to State law. The funds of a Lodge are 
stamped as trust funds, and cannot be diverted from the 
legitimate purposes of the Order. These are to provide 
means to meet the claims of its sick and distressed mem- 
bers, to properly care for them during ilness, bury the 
dead, succor the widow and educate the orphan, and to 
meet the legitimate expenses of the Lodge. 

A charitable fund, or widow and orphan fund are special 
trust funds and cannot be diverted from the purposes for 
which they were raised, unless the object has been ac- 
complished. 

Widows and Orphans fund cannot be merged into the 
general fund. May be appropriated for Homes for Wid- 
ows and Orphans, but not for indigent members of the 
Order. Grand Lodge is bound to see that special or trust 
funds of defunct subordinates are properly applied. A 
Widows and Orphans fund of a defunct Lodge shail 
be held separate by the Grand Lodge for five years 
for the benefit of the widows and orphans of such 
Lodge. General relief funds for the special relief of 
distressed communities are to be accounted for to the 
Sovereign Grand Lodge, if any surplusis left. A Lodge 
cannot use its funds for providing entertainment for Grand 
officers, nor for banquets, &c. [See donations and ap- 
propriations. | 

FUNERALS.—Funeral honors are due a member who 


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is in good standing, or if not suspended for non-payment 
-ofdues. A Lodge cannot attend the funeral ofan Ancient 
Odd Fellow. Inthe absence of relatives the Noble Grand 
takes charge at a funeral. The Lodge regalia may be 
worn if the Lodge desires to do so. Funeral regalia is a 
black crape rosette with ribbon in center the color of the 
highest degree the wearer has attained. Funeral cere- 
mony is sold as supplies. Mourning badge is a piece of 
black crape tied in the button hole of the left lapel of the 
coat with a narrow ribbon the color of the highest degree 
attained by the wearer. [See regalia, etc. ] 

GooD STANDING.—Good standing means a contribut- 
ing member under no charge for misconduct or under 
disability on account of nonpayment of dues. Must be 
in good standing in Lodge to be eligible to Encampment 
or Rebekah Lodge membership. [See arrears, benefits, 
dues, &c. } 

GRAND CHAPLAIN.—Appointed by the Grand Master. 
His duty to open and close the Grand Lodge with prayer. 
[See chaplain. | 

GRAND GUARDIAN.—Appointed by the Grand Master. 
Attends at the inner door of the Grand Lodge. Sees 
that no one enters except those duly qualified. [See 
officers. | : 

GRAND HERALD.——-Appointed by the Grand Master. 
Attends at the outer door of the Grand Lodge. Admits 
no one to the anteroom who cannot prove himself in the 
P. W. of C. T. Must see that the room of the Grand 
Lodge is kept neat and in order. [See officers. ] 

GRAND LopGE.—Meets on the second Tuesday 1n 
May. Has jurisdiction over all Subordinate Lodges in 
the State. It possesses all power not reserved to the 
Sovereign Grand Lodge. Must hear appeals and re- 
dress grievances. It makes general laws for the govern- 








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ment of its Subordinates. Makcs its own Constitution, 
subject to the approval of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. 
Has power to establish a system of representatives. Can- 
not be open unless there be a representation of Past 
Grands from two Lodges. Have power to assess the 
Subordinates to pay current expenses. May adopt regu- 
lations for the maintenance of Homes for aged and indi- 
gent members, or for widows and orphans of deceased 
members where it is to the advantage of the Order. Has 
power to adopt uniform fees for admission, and minimum 
rate of dues in Subordinates. Construes its own laws. 
Its decisions are final unless reversed on appeal. Has 
power to grant permission to members to appeal for aid. 
May make laws governing the payment of benefits in 
Subordinates. Has power to grant or refuse a charter. 
Cannot charge members any fees for membership in its 
own body. Cannot add to qualifications for grand officer. 
Cannot pay sick benefits or authorize assessments ~for 
general relief. Cannot collect dues from members of de- 
funct Lodges or pay them benefits. Cannot suspend a 
Constitution for Subordinates, must amend. | Is respon- 
sible for the work of the Order under its jurisdiction. 
Must see that it is correct. Cannot print lectures or 
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All business is transacted in the Grand Lodge degree. 
All members (Past Grands) allowed a vote for grand 
officers: and upon any question, unless a vote by Lodges 
be called for. Pays the expenses of its officers and one 
representative from each Lodge, and Chairman of Com- 
mittee holding over. Also the Superintendent and 
Trustees of the Oprhan Home. [See Lodge Grand 
Past Grands, ete. ] 
GRAND MARSHAL.—Appointed by the Grand Master. 
Examines all members present and reports their qualifi- 





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~ éation. Must sée that they are in proper regalia. Intro- 
duce Past Grands to receive the Grand Lodge degree. 
Has charge of all processions of the Grand Lodge. [See 
officers. | 

GRAND MASTER.—Presides at all meetings of the 
Grand Lodge, preserves order and decorum: decides all 
questions. Appoints all the appointed grand officers and 
committees. Appoints to fill all vacancies. Has super- 
visory power of the Order. Appoints District Deputies. 
Has power to grant permission to open new Lodges and 
give charter, subject to approval of the Grand Lodge. 
Has power to confer degrees upon applicants for a new 
Lodge when properly accepted and Lodge not located 
within ten miles of any working Lodge. Can grant per- 
mission to Lodges or members to apply for relief. Should 
not hold any office in his Subordinate Lodge. He does’ 
not form an independent part of government. Must en- 
tertain appeals. Has no power to remove an officer of a 
Subordinate Lodge. Cannot suspend the action of the 
Grand Lodge. Cannot change time of meeting of Grand 
Lodge. Cannot make laws, functions ministerial. Must 
wear the regalia and jewel of office when visiting officially. 
Has full authority to instruct in secret work and must see 
that the work is done correct. May introduce a visiting 
brother from another State in a Lodge without a card, 
knowing him to be worthy. He must make a report to 
the Grand Lodge at its annual session. Keep a letter 
book and record all letters written officially. [See Hon- 
ors, Officers, Dispensations, etc. ] 

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. —Are elected to serve two 
years, at the annual session of the Grand Lodge. One is 
elected each year. Ifa vacancy occurs the Grand Master 
appoints to fill the vacancy. He must be a Past Grand 
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Purple degree member in good standing of an Encamp- 
ment in good standing, and must reside in the State he 
represents. He must possess these qualifications at the 
time of election. He is not a Grand Representative nor 
has any rights as such until his credentials are accepted 
by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Ranks in all bodies as 
Grand Representative, but that office is not higher than 
Grand Master or Grand Patriarch. Must instruct his 
Grand Lodge or Grand Master in secret work upon his 
return from the Sovereign Grand Lodge. May introduce 
visiting brethren without a card into Subordinate Lodges, 
knowing them to be worthy. Resignation before term 
expires does not forfeit the honor or title if credentials 
have beén accepted. [See officers, honors, etc. ] 

GRAND SECRETARY.—Elected at each annual session. 
Must attend in person every meeting of the Grand Lodge. 
Must notify Subordinate Lodges of all meetings of the 
Grand Lodge. Prepares all charters and dispensations, 
affixing the seal thereto. Provides stationery for the Grand 
Lodge. Superintends printing. Makes.a report at each 
session. Gives a bond. Has charge of Regalia. Noti- 
fies chairman of committees. Must estimate per capita 
tax upon Lodges not reporting. Keep a _ letter-book. 
Sends Journal of Proceedings. Keeps list of widows and 
orphans of defunct Lodges. Salary is fixed each year. 
Has blank forms printed for reports from Lodges. Keeps 
a book for registering attendance at Grand Lodge. 
Prints a roster of all members in the proceedings. No- 
tifies Grand Master of applications for new Lodges. May 
introduce visiting brethren as other elective Grand officers. 
[See officers, Secretary, etc. | 

GRAND TREASURER.—-Elected at each annual session. 
Must report and have his accounts posted at every annu- 
al meeting of the Grand Lodge. Must exhibit an ac- 





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count of all moneys received and paid out. Must give 
bond. May introduce visiting brethren as other elective 
officers. 

_ Homes.—State Grand Lodges are permitted to adopt 
such laws for the purpose of establishing and maintaining 
Homes for poor and indigent Odd Fellows, widows of 
deceased members, and for the care, protection, and edu- 
cation of orphan children of deceased members, as may 
be determined to be consistent with the welfare of the 
Order in this jurisdiction. Subordinate Lodges are per- 
mitted to donate a part of their Widow’s and Orphan’s 
fund, or their general fund, for the purpose of establish- 
ing and maintaining Homes for dependent widows, or 
the care of orphan children of deceased members, pro- 
vided a proposition to do so lies over for one week before 
action is taken upon it. An inmate of a Home, whose 
Lodge has the right to place him there, may relinquish 
his benefits, but if not, his benefits accrue to the Home. 
The Grand Lodge has power to levy a tax upon its Sub- 
ordinate Lodges, as well ns the members, for the build- 
ing and support of Homes. The Orphan Home located 
at Goldsboro was established to care for the orphan 
children of deceased Odd Fellows. It is under the super- 
vision of the Grand Lodge. Conducted by a Board of 
Trustees consisting of five, elected by the Grand Lodge, 
of which the Grand Master is ex-officio chairman. [See 
Orphan Home donations, funds, etc. ] 

HONORS OF OFFICE.—Are rewards for service in offic- 
ial station. To surrender the station before the close of 
the term forfeits-its honors, except in case of Grand Rep- 
resentative. The officer must serve a majority of the 
meeting nights of the term, as well as to the end thereof, 
unless excused on account of sickness of himself. First 
officers of new or revived Lodge are entitled to the hon- 


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ors at the expiration of that special term. [See terms. ] 
Filling an office in a Rebekah Lodge does not entitle to 
honors in a Subordinate Lodge and vice-versa. An offi- 
cer of the Grand Lodge forfeits the honors if he vacates 
it before the end of the term, except a Grand Represen- 
tative whose credentials have been accepted by the Sov- 
ereign Grand Lodge. A Grand officer filling an unex- 
pired term temporarily without having been elected 
thereto or installed therein is not entitled to the honors. 
[See officers, ete. ] 

HONORS OF THE ORDER.—Are only given to elective 
or Past elective grand officers when visiting a Lodge in 
their official capacity, or when their title is announced at 
the I. D. at a visitation. Past officers may be honored 
as a compliment. District Deputies, when visiting offic- 
ially are entitled to the honors. Subordinate Lodges 
visiting in a body are not entitled tothe honors. Should 
be given after being recognized by the officers of the 
Lodge. Always given while open in the third degree. 
[See visitors, visiting. ] 

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP.—Is not allowed in the 
Order. Non-beneficial members is allowed when they 
have once been contributing members for five years and 
by reason of their Lodge becoming extinct they lose ~ 
membership in the Order, and are over fifty years of 
age. ‘These are the only persons eligible to non-bene- 
ficial membership. A Lodge cannot receive by initiation 
a person as non-beneficial. [See membership. } 

IMMORALITY.—Immorality is not fully defined, but a 
man is not considered a moral man whose character, 
both in its private and public phases, whose associations 
or business interests antagonize the advancement of 
morality, religion, and sobriety. Intemperance or other 
immoral conduct which produces disability or death, de- 


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_ prives a member of the benefits of the Order. But if a 


Lodge allows a member to continue in immorality know- 
ingly, without preferring charges, it becomes liable. for 
benefits. [See benefits, charges, offenses, etc. ] 
_INCORPORATION.—The Grand Lodge is incorporated 
by Legislative enactment. Subordinate Lodges are re- 
quired to procure an act of incorporation. Acts of 
incorporation of Subordinate Lodges should be approved 
by the Grand Lodge. 

INDIANS.—Are not eligible to membership in the 
Order. Cannot visit Lodges if present a card. 

INITIATION.— Always conducted while open in the 
initiatory degre. Must take place in the Lodge where 
the candidate iselected. Cannot be annulled or declared 
void, Candidates for must be free, white and 21 years 
old. Cannot obligate and permit candidates to witness. 


_ An initiation may take place at a called meeting for that 


purpose, but the candidate must have been elected at a 
regular meeting. 

INSANE.—An insane member of the Order, if other- 
wise qualified, is entitled to sick benefits. A notice is 
not required from an insane member. Lodge must grant 
a visiting card to an insane member, but may withhold 
passwords. [See password, benefits, etc. | 

INSTALLATION. — Of grand officers at the pleasure of 
the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master or a Past Grand 
Master must install. The Grand Lodge may open in 
the third degree during installation. Subordinate Lodges 
must be open in the third degree when their officers are 
installed. An elective grand officer has precedence over 
a District Deputy at public installation. 

Public installations may be held when permission from 
the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master has been obtained. 


- Public installations may be held in any suitable hall, but . 


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the form prescribed must be used. The gavel is not to 
be used at a public installation. Ata public installation 
an elective officer of the Grand Lodge, or a District Dep- 
uty or a Past Grand, specially appointed, must preside. 
[See District Deputies, Installing Officers, etc. ] 
INSTALLING OFFICER.—An installing officer cannot 
give a Lodge the passwords unless the report is made and 
the tax paid. He must see that the reports are correct. 
His receipt to the Lodge binds the Grand Lodge. He 
must send in the reports and tax within one month after 
installation. [See District Deputies. ] | 
INSTITUTION.—Any Past Grand in good standing may 
be authorized to institute a Subordinate Lodge. May 
confer degress upon applicants so as to make them eligi- 
ble to become members at the institution, if empowered to 
do so. _No one who is not present at the institution of a 
Lodge can come in as charter member. When a Lodge 
is not instituted at least thirteen weeks before the end of 
the term, the officers first elected hold over until the end 
of the next term. A Past Grand or Past Noble Grand 
being in good standing in a Rebekah Lodge may be ap- 
pointed to institute a Rebekah Lodge. [See Lodges 
Subordinate and Rebekah Lodges, Terms, etc. ] 
INSURANCE—It is illegal for any insurance company or 
association to use the name and emblems of the Order 
in transacting business, unless granted such privilege by 
a Grand Body of the jurisdiction where its officers are . 
located, or by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. Unless an 
insurance association has the sanction of a State Grand 
Body as provided by law it is illegal for it to transact busi- 
ness in such jurisdiction. A member engaging in such 
illegal business is subject to trial and expulsion. [See 
assessments, benefits, endowment, etc. ] 
JEWELS—Are described as follows: For Grand Sire | 





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_ Medal three inches in diameter, of yellow metal, on one 
side of which shall be the coat of arms of the United 
States, surrounded by an ornamented edging of silver. 
Grand Representatives and Past Grand Representatives 
shall be entitled to wear medals of size and style of Grand 
Sire, with coat of arms of the State represented. For 
Past Grand Master, the sun with hand and heart. For 
Grand Master, sun, with scales of justice impressed or 
engraved thereon. For Deputy Grand Master, half 
moon. For Grand Warded, crossed gavels. For Grand 
Secretary, crossed pens. For Grand Treasurer, crossed 
keys. Grand Conductor, Roman sword. For Grand 
Marshal, a baton. Grand Guardian and Grand Herald, 
Crossed Swords. Grand Chaplain, an open Bible. 
For Past Grands, five-pointed star. Noble Grand, 
‘crossed gavels. Vice Grand, hour glass. Secretaries, 
crossed pens. Treasurers, crossed keys. Warden, crossed 
axes. Conductor, crossed wands. Guardians, crossed 
swords. Supporters of Noble Grand, a wand about three 
and one-half inches long, having branching arms, con- 
| nected by three links and encompassing a gavel. Sup- 
| porters to Vice Grand, wands same as above, encompass- 
| ing hour glass. Scene supporters, a similar wand, en- 
| compassing a burning torch. Chaplain, a similar wand, 
‘encompassing a Bible. All jewels in Grand or Subordi- 
| nate Lodges to be of silver or white metal. For Past 
| Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge, a five-pointed star of 
| white metal. For Noble Grand, silver, or silver plated 
\circle, one and one-half inches in diameter, with a repre- 
|sentation or figure of Rebekah at the well on one side; un- 
Herneath the figure of Rebekah the word ‘‘Fidelity.” For 
}Vice Grand, the same in form and size, with representa- 
j:ion of Ruth and Naomi, and underneath the figure the 
}vord “Industry.” ForSecretary, the same in size and form, 










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with representation or figure of pen, and underneath 
it the word “Deborah.” Financial Secretary, the same 
as Secretary, except the word Deborah 1s omitted. For 
Treasurer, the same in size and form, with a representa- 
tion or figure of key, and underneath it\the word ‘‘Trust.” 
For Warden, the same in figure and form, with a repre- 
sentation or figure of a cross, a bar and axe, and under- 
neath it the word “Safety.” For the Inside Guardian, the 
same size and form, with a figure of a shield crossed by a 
spear, and underneath it, the word ‘‘Prove.” For Outside 
Guardian, the same in form and size, and similar destgn, 
an underneath it, the word ‘‘Vigilence.” | 

Veteran jewel. Base of yellow metal, one and one- 
half inches in diameter, with an olive wreath on border. 
On this base is a six-armed, red. enameled star, of 
Maltese pattern; resting on this a six-pointed, white 
enameled star, the points resting on the red arms. In 
centre of the white star is raised a blue disk three-eighths 
of an inch in diameter, having in the centre, ‘‘25” in gold 
figures. On the reverse side is ‘‘Veteran” I. O. O. F.,. 
and name of jurisdiction. | 

The Rebekah Veteran jewel is of yellow metal, one- 
and a quarter inches in diameter. . The round bar at 
top to which the pin is attached, is enameled in pink and 
green, and from it the monogram V. D. R. is suspended. 
The chains at either side are attached to the jewel proper; 
the figures 15 are encircled by an olive wreath, and pink 
and green enamel are conspicious. The entire length is 
2% inches. 

The Honorable Veteran Jewel is made of 14 carat gold 
throughout, except the laurel wreath, which is of 18 carat. 
green gold. The globe is 14% inches in diameter, which 
surrounded by a wreath, makes an extreme width of 1% 
inches. The bar or top peice is 13¢ inches wide, total. 


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length of badge 25g inches. The globe is boldly con- 


vexed with flat back for inscription. Front of globe 
highly polished, with lines of longitude and latitude 
plainly engraved. The Continents are inserted in globe 
and made of a differently tinted gold, finished dull or 
frosted; the wreath is of green gold composed of laurel 
leaves in relief, connected at bottom by three gold links. 
At top of globe supported by an ornamental scroll at 
either side, “are the figures 50 set solid with diamonds. 
Diagonally across the globe is a raised gold ribbon scroll, 
enameled in dark blue, bearing the word ‘‘ Universal” 
in gold letters. The pendant is connected to bar. by 
three links at either side. The border and letters I. 
Oa eomtront of bar are raised. On back of bar a 
strong gold hinged pin and covered catch are used for 
fastening. 

_ Jewels must be furnished to officers of both Crand and 
Subordinate Lodges. Officers must wear jewels when in 
discharge of duty or when visiting other Lodges. Veter- 
an and Honorable Veteran jewels can be purchased 
through the Grand Secretary. An applicant for a Vet- 
eran jewel must have had a continuous Lodge member- 


ship of not less than twenty-five years. Anapplicant for 


a Rebekah Veteran jewel must have had continuous 


Rebekah membership for not less than fifteen years. An 


applicant for an Honorable Veteran jewel must have had 
a continuous membership for fifty years or more. [See 
Regalia, etc. | 

Laws.—Laws of Sovereign Grand Lodge are supreme. 
Of a general nature. They go into effect January Ist 
after adoption. Laws of N. C. go into effect immediately 


after adoption. Digest is a compilation of laws. 


-LEAVE OF ABSENCE.—See absence. 
LECTURES.—On Odd Fellowship may be delivered 


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in Lodge at any time. May be delivered in public by 
permission of the Grand Master or Grand Lodge. 

LEGAL NoTIce.—It is legal notice to present a notice 
to the person or deposit it in the post office directed to 
the address of the party. A member cannot be suspend- 
ed without legal notice, which is when three months in 
arrears, and again when six months in arrears. — [See ar- 
rears, suspensions, etc. ] 

LIBRARIES.—-Are recommended. Members or Lodges 
cannot be taxed to support them. 

LIMITATIONS.—Statute of limitations bars a claim for 
sick benefits unless applied for within twelve months after 
they become due. [See appeals, benefits, etc. ] 

LiQquors.—All intoxicating liquors are excluded from 
Lodge rooms or rooms adjoining. Cannot'be offered to 
guests at anniversaries, pic-nics, balls or parties, nor upon 
excursions where the name of the Order is used. The 
Order does not endorse drinking liquors. Permission to 
hold anniversaries or any exercises where the name or em- 


blem of the Order are used must be predicated upon the _- 


promise that no intoxicating liquor will be used. [See 
processions, dispensations, etc. 

LODGE, GRAND.—The Grand Lodge is the supreme 
tribunal of the Order in this State. Holds its regular 
sessions beginning the second Tuesday in May annually. 
Opens and closes with prayer. It is composed of its offi- 
cers and the Past Grands of every Lodge in the State. 
Members must be in possession of the Grand Lodge 
degree before they can sit in the Grand Lodge. [See 
Grand Lodge. | 

LODGE, SUBORDINATE.—Is chartered by the Grand 
Lodge, upon petition of not less than five third degree 
members. Or when citizens petition so as to become 
qualified for membership, [See charters.] It has full 





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powers and privileges and exists so long as five third de- 
gree members in good standing are willing to work under 
its charter. It should be incorporated by the legislature. 
It cannot be opened for business unless there be as many 
as five third degree members present, one of whom must 
be qualified to preside, viz: the Noble Grand, or Vice- 
Grand, or a Past Grand. 


May make its own by-laws, subject to approval, but 
they must conform to general law. Must pay a weekly 
sick benefit. Hold meetings weekly unless by-laws pro- 
vide semi-weekly meetings, and if so one extra meeting 
in each June and December should be provided for so as 
to have 26 meetings a year. Must meet on week days or 
nights, Can dispense with meeting on legal] holiday. 
_ All business transacted in Third Degree. All voting, ex- 
cept by ballotting, is taken by the voting sign. All pres- 
ent must vote if qualified, unless excused. Members not 
to vote on matters in which they are personally interested.. 
Not compelled to apen with prayer, but must use the 
prescribed form, if any. 


Terms are six months or one year, as to number of 
meetings held. Term ends when succeeding one begins. 
A majority of the members cannot surrender the charter. 
Must make retnrns semi-annually. Must have seal. Pur- 
chase supplies through Grand Secretary. 


May have private lectures. May serve refreshments in 
Lodge room, provided no wines, liquors, nor intoxicating 
beverages are used. Must notify the Encampment of 
suspension or expulsion of any member who belongs to it. 
Must notify the Grand Secretary within ten days of all 
rejections and expulsions. 


‘Elects representatives and alternates to Grand Lodge at 
first meeting in April. Recommends suitable P. G,. for 


District Deputy at same time. Cannot resort to raffles, 
lotteries or schemes of chance to raise funds. 

Two may consolidate if not over ten miles apart. Grand 
Lodge cannot appropriate the property of consolidated 
lodges. [See Subordinate Lodges, charters, terms, etc.] 

MANCHESTER UNITY.—There is no communion be- 
tween the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows and the In- 
dependent Order of Odd Fellows. No recognition or 
inter-visitation. Their members may become members 
of our Order just as any other persons. Our members are 
not prohibited from joining them. ! Ea) 

MaNuaL.—A compilation. Ot Parliamentary practice 
or law. [See parliamentary points. ] 

MEETINGS.—[See Lodges, Subordinate. See also 
Grand Lodge.] Twenty-six meetings constitutes a term. 

MEMBERSHIP.—-A man can hold membership in only 
one Lodge. Must become'a member of the Lodge near- - 
est his residence. May become a member of any Lodge 
with consent of Lodge nearest residence. Must be a free 
white male, believing in a Supreme being. No Grand or 
Subordinate Lodge can change qualifications for member- 
ship. 

A member may solicit a person to become a member. — 
A member cannot resign his membership unless in good 
standing. Membership commences at time of initiation. 
If under suspension is still amember. Non-beneficial has 
“same rights as others, except benefits. A member may 
acqure membership in another Lodge before withdrawing 
from his Lodge by making application, presenting a vis- 
iting card as evidence of good standing; if elected his 
Lodge being notified, must issue his withdrawal card, for 
which he must pay and deposit in the Lodge electing him. 
[See applications, benefits, cards, residence, lodges, etc. ] 

MEMORIAL.—The 12th of June has been adopted as 3 


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Momorial Day. Should be set apart to commemorate the 
dead. All Lodges having suffered loss by death should com- 
memorate. A form or ceremony for the observance of 
Memorial Day and for decorating the graves of the dead 
is published and sold as supplies. 

MILEAGE AND PER D1EM.—A committee on Mileage 
and Per Diem is appointed at each session of the Grand 
Lodge to pass upon expense accounts of all officers and 
members who are entitled. [See Grand Lodge. | 

All Grand Officers, Representatives, Chairmen of Com- 
mittees holding over, Trustees and Superintendent of Or- 
phan Home are entited to expenses actually incurred. 
[See Grand Lodge, Committee, ete. 

MINSTERS OF THE GOSPEL.—The term ‘‘Ministers of 
the Gospel” means all who preach the word of God from 
the Holy Scriptures. Ministers may be admitted to mem- 
bership without the usual fees, if the Lodge so provide. 
[See fees. ] 

MorTGAGE.—A Lodge cannot mortgage its property 
without the consent of the Grand Lodge. 

Morions.—[See Parliamentary points.}] Must be re- 
duced to writing if requested by any member. A motion 
to adjourn takes precedence. To lay on table takes sec- 
ond precedence and are not debatable. Motion to lay 
amendment on table does not carry the principal matter. 
A motion carried to indefinitely postpone a motion to re- 
consider, disposes of the matter for that session. 

NaME.—The initials I. O. O. F. are used, omitting 
the word “of.” The rank of a member should be placed 
after his name. The name of any living person can- 
not be given to any Subordinate or Rebekah Lodge 
or Encampment. The name of a defunct Lodge can be 

given to a new Lodge by permission of the Grand Lodge. 
Must have consent of Grand Lodge to change the name. 


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The name of the Order cannot be used to further busi- 
ness, or for relief associations without consent of the 
Order. [See ranks, lodges, etc. ] 

New TRIAL.--A member under conviction for crime 
may be granted a new trial at any time within three 
months after conviction, by petition setting forth dis- 
tinctly the grounds of his application. New trials can 
only be granted when it is clearly shown that the laws 
of the Order have not been complied with, or the evi- 
dence was insufficient, or that the accused had not had 
time to prepare his defence or new evidence, the nature 
of which he must disclose, has been discovered. [See 
charges, trials, evidence, witnesses, etc. | 

NOBLE GRAND.—The duties and powers of a Noble 
Grand are outlined in the charges and installation, Has 
power to call his Lodge together. Presides over his 
Lodge when present. Decides all questions of law sub- 
ject to appeal. Must put all legitimate questions to the 
Lodge. Has casting vote ona tie. Must have served a. 
term as Vice Grand before he is eligible to be elected 
Noble Grand. Has charge of funeral in case there are 
no relatives. A Noble Grand isnot eligible to a seat in 
the Grand Lodge. He may install his successor in the 
absence of competent officers. Cannot admit members 
of any other than his own Lodge without the pass-word. 
Appoints all the appointed officers except Supporters to 
the Vice Grand. He is ex-officio entitled to the Annual 
Traveling pass-word. Is chairman of Visiting Commit- 
tee. Must visit the sick. See that sick benefits are 
paid. Appoints Trial Committee when charges are pre- 
ferred. A Lodge cannot deprive the Noble Grand of 
his right to control the work in his Lodge. [See offi- 
cers, term, rank, honors, ete. | . 


NURSE.—Lodges may provide by law for employing a 


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Nurse to attend upon the sick in lieu of watchers, but 
the expense must not come out of the general fund. If 
a Lodge’s by-laws provide for hiring a Nurse, it must 
pay that expense to another Lodge, which performs that 
duty to one of its menbers, but not otherwise. The price 
per day allowed for nurse hire should be stated upon a 
member’s card. [See cards, visiting, etc. ] 

OATH.—There is no oath administered in the Order. 
A test oath or obligation to be used on examination of 
visitors is not allowed, 

ODEs. —An integral part of the opening and closing 
ceremonies. ‘Lhe Odes bear the imprint of the Sover- 
_ eign Grand Lodge, and cannot be printed by Lodges or 
members. The same regulations govern the Odes for 
‘Rebekah Lodges. There are Odes with music in pre- 
paration. 

‘OFFENSES.—Some of the offenses recognized by the 
Order for which charges should be preferred are: print- 
ing and circulating forms and ceremonies; publishing 
any portion of the written or unwritten work ; circulating 
or having in possession any unauthorized or pretended 
work of the Order; illegal use of seal; obtaining relief on 
card and not repaying the same; obtaining relief on pass- 
word illegally obtained; publishing the name of an ex- 
pelled member; introducing a woman of bad repute to 
_ the company of Odd Fellows’ families; improper conduct 
in the Lodge room; embezzlement of Lodge funds; wil- 
ful contempt; profane swearing, if the by-laws prohibit it; 
Drunkenness. Private business matters, unless of such 
nature as to bring public scandal, should not be consid- 
ered as offense. Obtaining credit and not paying is not 
an offense unless there is fraud, or the name and con- 
nection of the Order was used to obtain it. An offense 
committed before membership began may be subject for 


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charges, but it should be one that was unknown at the 
time he became so. [See charges, trials, penalties, etc. ] 

OFFICERS.—The officers of the Grand. Lodge are: 
Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Warden, 
Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Repre- 
sentatives, elected by the Grand Lodge. Grand Marshal,. 
Grand Conductor, Grand Guardian. Grand Herald, and 
Grand Chaplain appointed by the Grand Master. These 
serve for one year except the Grand Representatives, 
who serve for two years. To be eligible to office in the 
Grand Lodge a member must be a Past Grand in good 
standing in some working Lodge in the jurisdiction. [See 
Grand Rep.] Resignation or removal from the State 
forfeits the honors of office. Honors of office cannot be 
given without an election thereto. An officer of the 
Grand Lodge has a right to vote in his Subordinate 
Lodge. Taking a withdrawal card from his Lodge does 
not vacate the office of a Grand Master, but suspends 
his authority to act until the card is deposited and he be- 
comes a member of a Lodge. Suspension for cause, or 
expulsion from his Lodge vacates an office at once. May . 
officiate pending the investigation of charges. [See 
Grand Master, etc., etc. ] 

The officers of a Subordinate Lodge are: Noble Grand, 
Vice Grand, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, 
if .necessary, Treasurer, who are. elected by the 
Lodge. Warden and Conductor, Outside Guardian, Inside 
Guardian, Right and Left Supporters to the Noble 
Grand, Right and Left Scene Supporters, and Chaplain, 
appointed by the Noble Grand, and the Right and Left Sup- 
porters of the Vice Grand, appointed by the Vice Grand. 
The Junior Past Grand is not strictly an officer. His — 
duties are prescribed in the Ritual. A member cannot. — 
hold more than one of these offices at the same time. A 





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Secretary may discharge the duties of both Recording 
and Financial. Only two officers of a Subordinate 
Lodge have the A. T. P. W., the Noble. Grand and 
Vice Grand. Terms of officers are six or twelve months. 
To be eligible to an appointed or elective office, except 
Vice Grand or Noble Grand, must be a third degree, 
member in good standing. To be eligible to the office 
of Vice-Grand, he must serve a term in an elective or 
appointed office. To be eligible to the office of Noble 
Grand he must have served aterm as Vice-Grand, ex- 
cept in newly instituted or revived Lodges, or when all 
qualified members decline to serve, and a, dispensation 
from the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master has been ob- 
tained; under such dispensation a Third Degree member 
~ is eligible. The election of officers is held regularly on the 
_ last meeting nights of the term (in June and December) 
except to fill vacancies. It is optional to re-elect any of- 
ficer. Officers must wear jewels. Cannot enter Lodge un- 
less clothed in regalia of some kind. Temporary officer 
wears regalia of office filled. 

An officer cannot be installed by proxy. When re- 
tiring for examination at installation should address the 
Chair. On returning after examination do not address the 
Chair. May be installed though charges are pending. 
_ If absent three successive Lodge nights vacates office, un- 
less excused. Cannot be excused a majority of the meet- 
ing nights unless sick. [Officers in Rebekah Lodges are 
- given under that head. See Noble Grand, Vice-Grand, 
Grand Lodge, Rebekah Lodge, password, term, etc. ] 

ORPHAN HoME.—[See Homes.] The Orphan Home 
~ was located at Goldsboro in 1891. Opened for the re- 
ception of orphan children in May, 1892. The land was 
- given by Brother W. A. J. Peacock. It is managed by 
a Board of Trustees. 


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- ORPHANS.—If under age are legal beneficiaries of fu- 


neral benefits. The Grand Lodge is pledged to the sup-_ 


port of orphans of deceased members. A fund has been 
raised in some Lodges for their benefit and cannot be di- 


verted. The Grand Secretary should be furnished a- 


list when Lodges cease to work. [See benefits, funds, 
etc. | 

Past GRAND.——Has an inherent right toa seat in the 
Grand Lodge anda vote for grand officers. He must 
serve until the end of a term as Noble Grand in order to 
become a Past Grand.- His Lodge must furnish him a 
certificate of service. Must be in possession of semi-an- 
nual password to gain admittance into the Grand Lodge. 
Grand Lodge must recognize a certificate from a Lodge 
and seat the holder, unless it be found that the facts are 
not as certified. A Junior Past Grand is eligible to be 
elected a representative to the Grand Lodge. 


A Past Grand may preside over another Lodge in the 
absence of all qualified officers, but shall not vote. Pass-_ 


ing the Chairs in a Rebekah Lodge does not give a title 
for service and would not entitle to a seat in the Grand 


Lodge. Past N. G. of a Rebekah Lodge may be ap-_ 


pointed to institute a Rebekah Lodge. 
PASSWORDS.-~Annual traveling 1s a test for visiting 
brethren. It is selected by the Grand Sire. Goes into 
effect January Ist each year. It is communicated by the 
Grand Sire to the Grand Representatives and by them to 


the Grand Master, and he has it communicated to the Dis- _ 


trict Deputies, who invest the two highest officers of the 
Lodge with it. The holder of a visiting or withdrawal card 
is entitled to the A. T. P. W. in use at the time the card 
is issued. He can visit any Lodge on that P. W. and the 


presentation of this card so long as it isin date. [See 


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If he forgets it, the officer who first communicated it 
can reinvest him with it upon his presenting his card, 
when not out of date. The Grand Master deter- 
mines the semi-annual or current term password. 
It is changed every six months. It goes into effect 
January Ist and July ist. It is communicated to 
the officers of the Lodge by the District Deputy 
Grand Masters. It cannot be given until returns are 
made. A member is not entitled to the C. T. password 
unless all dues, fines and assessments for the previous 
term has been paid. The password may be communi- 
cated by mail in cypher. . 

The Grand Master makes a semi-annual password for 
Rebekah Lodges, which is communicated the same way 
as in Subordinate Lodges. The annual password of R. 
D. Lodges is made by the Grand Sire, and communica- 
ted to the Grand Representatives. Only members of Re- 
bekah Lodges in good standing are allowed to use these 
passwords. 

A Vice-Grand’s password is made by the Vice-Grand 
each meeting night and by him given to the Inside Guard- - 
ian. It must be given to the Guardian on retiring and 
may be used at the inner door returning at the same 
meeting. [See visiting, cards, Vice-Grand, etc. ] 

PENALTIES—If upon conviction under charges the law 
» prescribes a penalty for that offense, there is no neces- 
sity to vote on a penalty. Where none is prescribed the 
punishment is tested by written ballots, commencing 
with, first, expulsion; second, suspension for a definite 
time, etc., and the penalty receiving a majority of all 
the votes cast is the judgment of the Lodge, except that 
it requires a majority of two-thirds to expel. If a mem- 
ber is under penalty for an offense he cannot be subjected 
to another during the existence of such penalty. 


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Penalties must always be inflicted according to the | 
offense. On appeal a penalty is not enforced until that 
appeal is decided. [See charges, trials, etc. ] 

PER CAPITA TAX.—See dues to Grand Lodge. Must 
be levied upon all members on the roll, on the last meet- 
ing nights of June and December. Paid to officer before 
installation. | 

PERSONALITIES. —Are never to be indulged in whfle 
in debate. : 

PETITION. —For a Lodge must be signed by not less 
than five third-degree members, in good standing, or 
holding valid cards. Petitions of citizens desiring to be- 
come members of the Order for the purpose of forming 
a new Lodge, must be referred to a Lodge for ballot. 
For membership in a Lodge must be referred to a com- 
mittee, and lie over until another regular meeting. It 
cannot be withdrawn from the committee, but can be 
from the Lodge before the Committee’s report on it is 
read. [See applications, dispensations, charters, etc. ] 

PRAYERS.—It is not mandatory that Lodges open and 
close with prayer. They may doso, but must use the form 
perscribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. No prayer 
can be used during the initiation or conferring of degrees. 

PRECEDENCE.—In public processsons of the Order 
precedence is given to the body by whom, and on whose 
behalf it is organized. At public installations an elective 
Grand officer takes precedence over a District Deputy. 
[See processions and installation. ] 

PRINTING.—The printing of any of the lectures, 
charges, odes, or forms of the Order are prohibited. The. 
Grand Secretary contracts for the printing of the pro- 
ceedings of the Grand Lodge thirty days prior to the ses- 
sion. Must contract with a member of the Order. [Scere 
Grand Secretary, work, etc. ] . 





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PROCEEDINGS. —Of the Grand Lodge are to be printed, 
and are to be sent by the Grand Secretary to each Sub- 
ordinate Lodge in the State, and to each Grand Lodge 
in the United States. The names of all Lodges and 
their members must be printed in the proceedings, 
although the Sovereign Grand Lodge does not require it. 
A roster of the members of the Grand Lodge must be 
printed in proceedings. The Grand Secretary must 
digest proceedings. 

PROCESSIONS.—Are not held when regalia is to be 
worn without permission from the Grand Lodge or the 
Grand Master, except at funeral of members. A holder 
of a withdrawal card cannot join-a procession. Mem- 
bers may join in with other organizations with permission. 
Cannot join or form a procession in the name of the 
Order where intoxicating liquors are to be used. Per- 


mission cannot be granted by the Grand Master unless 


predicated upon the promise that intoxicating liquors are 
notto be used. If a Grand Lodge is in procession with a 
Subordinate Lodge it takes precedence and the Grand 
Marshal heads the column. The Subordinate marches 


-in-front. [See forms, liquors, etc.] 


PROTESTS. ~A member of the Grand Lodge may enter 
a protest if written in respectful language. Lodges may 
protest against the action of a Grand Master if in re- 
spectful language. 

Proxy.—-A Lodge having no Past Grand may be rep- 
resented in the Grand Lodge by Proxy. A Past Grand 
of any Lodge in good standing when elected may rep- 
resent a Lodge as proxy, if it has no Past Grand. He 
cannot represent more than one Lodge. There can be 
no installation by proxy. [See installation, representa- 


tive. | . 


PUNISHMENYT.—For official misconduct is generally 


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fixed by the Constitution and By-Laws. For misde- 
meanor or violation of laws is mostly discretionary and 
is graded according to the offense. [See penalty. ] 
While testing as to punishment the accused withdraws 
from the lodge room. [See trial, charges, offenses, 
penalty, etc. } 

QUALIFICATIONS.—F or membership in the Order, see 
applications. For membership in Rebekah Degree 
Lodge see Rebekah Lodges. For membership in En- 
campment, must be a third degree member of some 
Lodge in good standing. In State Grand Body, see 
Past Grand. In Sovereign Grand Lodge, must be a 
Past Grand in possession of the Royal Purple degree a 
member of a Lodge and an Encampment in good stand- 


ing. For office in Lodge or Grand Lodge, see officers. 


In Sovereign Grand Lodge must have received the Grand 
Lodge and Grand Encampment degress. [See officers, 
honors, membership, ete. | 
QUESTIONS.—All legal questions must be put. Ques- 
tions may be divided if the substance will admit of it. 
Before putting presiding officer should ask: ‘‘Are you 
ready. for the question?” While a question ‘is being 
stated no one should cross the room, nor is any one al- 
lowed to speak. [See parliamentary points. ] 
QUORUM.—In a Subordinate Lodge is five members, 


one of whom is qualified to preside. In Rebekah. 


Lodge is five members irrespective of sex, one of 
which is qualified to preside. In the Grand Lodge it is 
the Past Grands of at least two Lodges. If a Lodge be in 
session and be left without a quorum it is the duty of the 
N. G. to declare it closed without ceremony. [See 
Lodges, Subordiate, Grand Lodge, ete. ] 

RANK.—Refers to the highest grade or title attained. 
It should be expressd upon the face of acard or diploma, 


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Should be placed after the name. Past Grand Repre- 
sentative is not a higher rank than Grand Master or 
Grand Patriarch. A Grand Representative resigning re- 
tains his rank. [See officers, Past Grands, Representa- 
tives. | 

REBEKAH LODGES.—The object of Rebekah Lodges 
is to aid in the establishment and maintainance of homes 
for aged and indigent Odd Fellows. and their wives, or 
for the widows of deceased Odd Fellows, and homes for 

. the care, education and support of orphans of deceased 
Odd Fellows. To visit the sick, relieve the distressed and 
in every way to assist Subordinate and Sister Rebekah 

_ Lodges in kindly ministrations to the families of Odd Fel- 
lows who are in trouble or want. To cultivate and extend 
the social and fraternal relations of life among Lodges 

_and the families of Old Fellows. 

} The Grand Lodge has full jurisdiction over all Re- 
bekah Lodges in this State. It has power to grant or re- 
fuse a charter for such Lodges, at such places as may 

‘seem proper. The Grand Master may grant charters 

during the interim of the Grand Lodge, subject to its ap- 

_proval. The Grand Master, orany Past Grand or Past 

'Noble Grand, who is in good standing in a Rebekah 

Lodge, may serve as instituting officer when authorized. 

Cannot be named after any living person. All persons 

| who have heretofore received the Degree of Rebekah, and 

| all Odd Fellows in good standing and their wives, and all 
| unmarried white women who have attained the age of 
| eighteen years, who believe in a Supreme Creator and 

) Ruler of the Universe, and who are of good moral char- 

iter, are eligible to membership in a Rebekah Lodge. 

| In conferring this degree it can only be done in regularly 

|constituted Lodges of this degree, except where it is nec- 

lessary in forming new lodges, the power to confer forsuch 

















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purpose may be given the officer. Itmustbe conferred only. 

on those who apply for membership in the Lodge where , 

elected to membership. A brother holding membership 

in a Rebekah Lodge depends upon continuous good 

standing in a Subordinate Lodge. Ai sister shall not- 

lose membership for any cause that would not be appli- 
cable to a brother. 

The officers of a Rebekah Lodge are the same as pro- 
vided for in a Subordinate Lodge, except scene supporters. 
Qualification for an elective office must show previous ser- 
vice in an appointed office, after the first term. To be 
eligible to the office of Noble Grand‘the party must 
have served a term as Vice Grand. Terms of office in 
Rebekah Lodges is six months. An officer must serve a- 
majority of the meeting nights of the term to entitle them 
to the honors. Filling a vacancy entitles to honors. 
May meet weekly or twice monthly. A Rebekah Lodge 
must make returns to the Grand Secretary once a year, 
on blanks furnished them. Failure to report forfeits 
charter. Rebekah Lodges have power to fix and estab- — 
lish their own admission fees and dues, to be paid in~ 
such manners as the by-laws prescribe. To provide by 
by-laws when those in arrears shall be suspended from. 
the privileges of membership. To provide for the dis- 
bursement of its own funds for any of the declared pur- 
poses of this degree. May make their own by-laws not 
inconsistent with the general laws of the Order, or of the 


Grand Lodge. By-laws must be approved by the Grand. 
Lodge. 











Voting on admission or reinstatement of members is 
by ball ballot, and it requires three black balls to reject. 
And all votes upon suspension for cause, expulsion, rep- 
rimandor fine, shall be by written ballot. All ordinary vot- 
ingisbyyesandno. Voting for officersis by written ballot, 


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An applicant being rejected cannot again apply until 
six months has elapsed. 
A quorum consists of five members, including one 
‘lawfully qualified to preside. Regalia and jewels are 
prescribed by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. [See Regalia 
and.Jewels.} Cards and certificates for members are 
prescribed and furnished the same as for Subordinate 
Lodges. Where a State has ten or more Rebekah 
Lodges, the Grand Lodge may, upon petition, charter a 
State Assembly, giving such power as they see fit to 
carry out the purposes of the Rebekah Lodges. Such 
- State Assemblies must make such reports to the Grand 
Lodge as required. [See Assemblies, officers, cards, 
visiting, honors, etc. | 
_RECONSIDERATION.—Only one reconsideration of a 
ballot for membership is allowed. Of an unfavorable 
ballot, see ballot. Fraudulent election may be reconsid- 
ered. A vote granting a withdrawal card cannot be re- 
considered. A vote acquitting an accused member can 
not be. The mover of a reconsideration must have voted 
with the majority, or winning side, except unfavorable 
ballot. [See ballot, parliamentary points, ete. ] 
REFRESHMENTS.—May be served where no wines or 
intoxicating beverages are used. [See liquors. | 
REGALIA.—The regalia of the Order is, for members 
of Subordinate Lodges, white collars, trimmed with the 
emblematic color of the degree intended to be repre- 
sented, namely: Initiatory, plain white; First Degree, 
pink; Second Degree, blue; Third Degree, scarlet. The 
Noble Grand, Secretaries, and Treasurer shall wear 
scarlet collars, trimmed with white or silver. The Vice 
Grand, a blue collar, trimmed with white or silver. Sup- 
porters of the N. G. and V. G. shall wear sashes, the 
color of those officers. Warden and Conductor, black 


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sashes; Scene Supporters, white sashes; Chaplain, white 


sash; Outside and Inside Guardians, scarlet sashes; Past 
Grands, scarlet collars or sashes trimmed with silver lace 


or fringe. Grand officers and members ‘of the Grand — 
Lodge wear the regalia of a Past Grand. A scarlet rib- 


bon one inch wide may be worn by members of the 
Grand Lodge in lieu of regalia. No part of the regalia 
or paraphernalia can be worn in public without permis- 
sion, except at funerals and public installations. [See 
Grand Lodge. | : 

REBEKAH REGALIA.—The Brethren shall wear the 
regalia they are entitled to wear in a Subordinate Lodge. 
The Sisters shall wear regalia as follows: 

Fora Noble Grand, the regalia shall be a collar not 
exceeding three inches in width, with pink center and 
green edges, to be trimmed with silver lace and fringe. 


For a Vice Grand, a collar, same width, with green 


center and pink edges. trimmed with silver lace and 


fringe. For Secretary, acollar, with pink center and green 


edges, trimmed with silver lace. For Treasurer, a collar, 


with green center and pink edges, trimmed with silver 


lace. For Warden, a baldric, not exceeding three andone 


half inches in width, to be of pink and green; the upper 
side to be green and the lower side pink, with a row of 
silver lace on each edge and through the center, the 


lowest edge to be trimmed with silver lace. For Conduc- 


tor, a baldric, same width as Warden’s, with one row of 
silver lace around the inner edge; the upper side to be 


green; and the lower side pink. Inside Guardian, the — 


same as Warden, Outside Guardian, the same as Con- 


ductor, except that the row of silver lace shall be on the — 
outside and none in the center. Chaplain, white baldric, 


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with silver lace on each side; the front to be ornamented | 
with pink roses and green leaves. . Supporters to Noble ~ 


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Grand, baldric, pink center and green edges, trimmed 
with two rows of silver lace. Supporters of Vice Grand, 
baldric, green center and pink edges, trimmed with two 
rows of silver lace. Past Grand (Sister), collar same 
as Noble Grand, except that the lace and fringe shall be 
of gold instead of silver. For lady members other than 
officers, a badge or collar of pink and green ribbon, 
about an inch in width. And in addition to the above- 
described regalia, may be added such embroidery as will 
be in keeping with the Degree. 

Only the prescribed regalia is lawful. Cannot be used in 
actinga drama in public. Rebekah members may wear at 
funerals. Grand Master must wear when visiting. Can- 
didates for degrees do not wear regalia. Members wear 
regalia of highest degree taken. May wear Encamp- 
ment regalia in Lodge when visiting or in own lodge. 
Funeral regalia and mourning badges, [See funeral, 
processions, etc. | - 

REINSTATEMENT.—A member having lost member- 
ship by expulsion, suspension for non-payment of dues or 
for punishment for an offense can be reinstated. If ex- 
pelled the consent of the Grand Lodge must be obtained - 
and then a ballot upon his application as for: original 
membership in the lodge from which he was expelled. 
An expelled member cannot be reinstated in any lodge 
except the one that expells him. If for non-payment of 
dues his application shall lie over and be ballotted on as 
if for original membership. Reinstatement of a member 
in his Lodge does not reinstate him in his Camp or Re- 
bekah Lodge. If for cause, at expiration of the time for 
which he was suspended, he is ¢fso facto restored to mem- 
bership. [For cost of reinstatement see fees and dues. ] 
| A lodge may remit a part or the whole of the dues ac- 
a cruing during suspension for cause. The simple pay- 


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ment of back dues does not reinstate a member after he is 
suspended; he must be ballotted on. [See ballots, fees, 
suspension, etc. 

REJECTION.—After rejection an application cannot be 
entertained from the same person until the expiration of | 
six months. The same length of time must elapse when 
a member is rejected for a degree. The number of black” 
balls to reject for admission or degrees is two. In Re- 
bekah Lodge, three. [See ballot, fees and suspensions. | 

RELATIVES.—May hold office in same lodge. The 
dependent relatives who are entitled to a funeral benefit 
are the widows, orphan children under 21 years of age, or 
relatives being in the family and being dependent upon 
the deceased for support, or upon whom the deceased 
depended for support. [See benefits, etc. ] 

RELIEF.—A_ lodge is bound for relief extended to one 
of its members, if the same be extended in conformity to 
law and in accordance with the stipulations upon a visit- 
ing card. Such stipulation should be in accordance with 
the by-laws of the lodge. Ifa lodge extends, relief to a 
member holding a card, the amount so extended must 
be endorsed on the card. It is thesduty of any lodge to 
extend the same sympathy and attention to a brother 
holding a valid card, as to one of its own members. A 
lodge is not bound to refund an excessive amount, and 
is only bound to the extent that it authorizes another 
lodge to expend. A lodge must pay for nurse hire if so 
stipulated in the by-laws, if one of its members is under 
the care of another. If not so stipulated it is not bound. 

A Grand Lodge may be held lable to one of its Subordi- 
nates for relief furnished a member of a defunct Lodge, 
being entitled, only to the amounts of assets it holds 
to the credit of such defunct lodge. General Re- 
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Grand and Subordinate Lodges. May be under their 
fostering care. General Relief funds are not under 
immediate control of a Subordinate or Grand Lodge 
when contributed for general purposes. If a juris- 
diction shall suffer calamity so that relief is necessary, 
and a committee be appointed to receive and dis- 
tribute the relief sent in, it is the duty of the Grand Mas- 
ter to see that the treasurer of said committee execute 
and deliver to him a bond to secure the money placed in 
his hands; one condition of that bond must be that if any 
surplus is left in his hands after the purpose has been accom- 
plished, the obligator shall pay the same to the Grand 
Treasurer of the Sovereign Grand Lodge upon the order 
of the Grand Sire. The Relief Committee shall, within 
a reasonable time, make a detailed statement to the 
Grand Master of all receipts and disbursements, and if a 
surplus remain the Grand Master must notify the Grand 
Sire. Such surplus is held and invested to be used for 
any special relief as may be deemed best to conserve the 
purposes for which contributed. | 

A Grand Lodge may grant permission to one of its Sub- 
ordinates to solicit relief for one of its members. Man- 
ner of petitioning for relief by a lodge, either for one of 
its members or itself, is to obtain the consent of the Grand 
Lodge or the Grand Master. If necessary the Grand 
Master can ask permission of other Grand Lodges. [See 
forms, benefits, funds, donations, etc. ] 

RELIGION.—No peculiar religious belief is necessary 
to qualify for membership. Belief in a Supreme Being 
is necessary. The Bible is an integral part of Odd Fel- 
lowship. [See prayers, etc. ] 

RENOUNCING ODD FELLOWSHIP..—If a member once 
‘renounce the order he at once forfeits all rights to its ben- 
efits. Renouncing the Order is to renounce all alle- 


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giance to and connection with it. [See benefits An- 
cient Odd Fellows. } | 
REPORTS.—The Grand Lodge requires full reports 
from each lodge semi-annually. The reports must be 
signed by the retiring officers. It must have the nearest 
postoffice, county, time of meeting, and contain ‘the 
names of the present officers and an alphabetical list of 
all the members. It must give a complete financial 
statement of receipts and disbursements, with all funds, 
stocks, Lodge property, and real estate, with a complete 


report of all relief extended. The reports must be placed — 


in the hands of the installing offacer, on night of installa- 
tion. [See District Deputies, installing officers, etc. ] 

REPRESENTATIVES.—See Grand Representatives. All 
Past Grands in good standing are ex-officio representa- 
tives of their Lodges. Only one representative is elected 
by the Lodge, who votes for the Lodge in case a vote by 
Lodges is called, when the Past Grands of his Lodge are 
not present, or when there is a tie among those present. 
[See Past Grands and Proxies.] A representative is en- 
titled to reimbursement for expenses in attendance upon 
the Grand Lodge. [See Grand Lodge, Past Grands. ] 

RESIDENCE.—Membership should be in a lodge near- 
est the residence. Cannot apply for membership in any 
Lodge except the one nearest residence, except first get- 
ting permission of that lodge. 


An applicant residing in a jurisdiction, whose mini- 


mum admission fee is greater than another jurisdiction — 


in which he applies, shall pay to the lodge to which he 
applies in the other jurisdiction, the full fee required in 
the jurisdiction in which he resides, and the lodge shall 
return the surplus to the Grand Lodge of the jurisdiction 


of his residence. Must have permission of the Grand. 


Lodge, or Grand Master of the jurisdiction where he re-. 


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sides. A sufficient residence must be determined by the 
usual customs and laws which exist in social and business 
relations. A man domiciled at a place, having his family 
with him, has a sufficient residence. If single, he has a 
residence where he has with him his implements of trade 
and is engaged in it. A soldier in garrison is of suffi- 
cient residence. 

A definite period of residence is not necessary when a 
member applies by deposit of card. Benefits cannot be 
refused or reduced on account of a change of residence. 
Members residing in one jurisdiction and holding mem- 
bership in another, are entitled to all the rights and 
privileges of members who reside in the jurisdiction 
where they hold membership. 

RESIGNATION.—A member may resign his member- 
ship. An officer resigning forfeits the honors of the 
office. It does not effect any salary he may have earned 
up to the time. A member cannot resign pending 
charges. Must be in good standing. [See Ancient Odd 
Fellows, membership, etc. ] 

RESOLUTIONS.—AII resolutions must be submitted in 
writing, and signed by the introducer. Must be seconded. 
Are taken up in the order presented. [See parliamen- 
tary points. | 

RESTORATION-RESUSCITATION.—After a charter has 
been forfeited or surrendered, upon petition of five of 
its former members, who were in good standing when the 
charter was surrendered, and who have not connected them- 
selves wtih any other lodge, the Grand Lodge may restore 
the charter and effects, if any, of the defunct lodge. Ifthe 
charter surrendered remains unclaimed for five years the 
Grand Lodge may restore it to less than five of its former 
members, provided a sufficient number of other brothers 
petition with them, and the requisite number of former 


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members cannot be found. Ifa lodge has been suspen- 
ded for some offense, its functions cease for the time, but 
at the expiration of the time its officers and members are 
restored to their former standing. If it becomes defunct 
and is again restored, only those members who petition 
are restored with it; all others must be restored by the 
same rules as apply in working lodges. [See charter, 

membership, suspensions, reinstatements, etc. ] | 

RETURNS.—See reports. 

REVERSAL.—A member under conviction for an of- 
fense, and upon appeal to the Grand Lodge the decision 
of the lodge is reversed, he may be reinstated without the 
consent of the lodge.. If the conviction and sentence be 
reversed it amounts. to an acquittal. The Grand Lodge 
can reverse a conviction for want of evidence sufficient. 
The decision of the lodge, or of the Grand Lodge, or the 
proper officers of either, is binding until reversed. [See 
trials, charges, etc. | ge 

RITUALS.—Only four copies are allowed to any lodge. 
Members cannot have a Ritual as private property. Dis- 
trict Deputies are not allowed to own a Ritual. They are 
not to be taken from the lodgeroom. The Ritual is pub- 
lished only by the Sovereign Grand Lodge, and can be. 
had only through the Grand Secretaries office. [See 
work of the order. ] 

RULES OF ORDER.—The rules of order of the Grand 
Lodge are printed in the Digest. Lodges generally adopt 
such as they desire. Cushings Manual is sometimes 
adopted where no rules are. [See motions, resolutions, 
questions and parliamentary points. | 

SEALS.—AII lodges, Subordinate and Grand, are re- 
quired to have a metallic seal, with which to authenti- 
cate its documents. An impression of the seal should be 
furnished the Grand Lodge. The seal should be used 


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only in the legitimate business of the lodge. The Sec- 
retary is the custodian of the seal, and the only proper 
officer to affix it to legal documents. It should always 
be impressed or printed upon the paper used for the doc- 
ument it is intended to verify: A document not verified 
by seal, if the lodge issuing has one, should be returned. 
A member should be expelled for illegally using the seal. 
All orders for supplies must be attested by the seal. 
SECRETARY, GRAND.—See Grand Secretary. 
SECRETARY, ASSISTANT.—Appointed by the Grand 
Master at the commencement of the session to act dur-. 
ing the session. His pay is fixed at two dollars per day. 
SICKNESS.—The term sickness, as definedin the Order, 
is, that state of health which prevents one from following 
his usual avocation. One who is not so afflicted as to 
prevent ordinary attendance to business, though he may 
be laboring under some disease which might eventually 
terminate his life, is not to be regarded as sick. If able 
to earn as much as benefits allowed, is not entitled to 
benefits. [See benefits, etc. ] 
SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE.—Is the supreme tribunal 
of the Order. Has exclusive original jurisdiction. Grants 
charters to State Grand Lodges, and to Subordinates in 
territory where there is no Grand Lodge. It makes laws 
of general application. Its laws are supreme. It will 
not consider any inquiry as to what are the laws or usages 
of the Order unless it be brought by appeal, or by a 
Grand Body. Has the power to assess the Subordinate 
Bodies for its expenses. -A quorum to transact business 
is a majority of the whole number of representatives. 
Adopts its own constitution, by-laws, and rules of order. 
[See officers, Grand Representatives, stay of proceed- 
ings, etc. | 
SUBORDINATE LopGEs.—See Lodge Subordinate. 





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All lodges are under the control of the State Grand _ 
Lodge. Spurious degrees are not allowed to be conferred 
by any lodge. Cannot entertain an application for aid — 
or assistance under any scheme presented, unless the 
same be authorized by the Grand Lodge or the Grand 
Master. ip a : ee 

A lodge must require proficiency in the secret work of 
the degrees taken before conferring a higher degree — 
upon an applicant. Cannot try a member of another 
lodge, unless the trial is removed by his lodge. The 
lodge must furnish its Past Grands with certificate of 
service. All its effects revert to the Grand Lodge if it 
becomes defunct. [See Lodges Subordinate, effects, 
restoration, etc. | 

STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.—Pending an appeal to the 
Grand Lodge a penalty must not be enforced until the 
Grand Lodge decides. Pending an appeal members 
must pay dues. An expelled member must pay dues 
pending a stay on appeal. [See appeals, trials, time, 
etc. | = 

SUNDAY.-—A lodge cannot hold regular meetings on 
Sunday. A member cannot be compelled to serve on a 
committee to act on Sunday. 

SUPPLIES.—-The supplies furnished by the Sovereign 
Grand Lodge are copy-righted and cannot be printed or 
written, nor obtained, except in the regular way.~ The 
price of supplies furnished is printed by the Grand Sec- 
retary. The Grand Secretary cannot furnish supplies to_ 
lodges unless the cash for the amount is sent with the or- 
der, and under seal. [See work, Lodges Subordinate, 
seal, etc. | = 

SUSPENSIONS.—-The suspension of an officer of the 
Grand Lodge by his own lodge, for cause, i. e., crime, va- 
cates his office and it should be filled at once in the legal 





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way. Ifthe lodge of an officer becomes suspended by 
the Grand Master for an offense the officer’s functions 
cease until it is restored, and if restored before the expl- 
ration of his term his functions are also restored. 

Suspension for non-payment of dues does not sever 
membership in the lodge, but such member cannot visit 
his lodge or take part inany of its ceremonials. A member 
must be over twelve months in arrears before he can be 
suspended, that is he must owe as much as twelve 
month’s dues, with any other amounts accruing during 
the twelve months, or he must owe an equal amount for 
twelve months. If a°lodge be indebted to a member it 
cannot suspend him until after settlement. A member 
under suspension can visit his lodge to defend himself in 
case charges are preferred against him. A lodge cannot 
suspend members after the end of the term so as to avoid 
paying the tax for the prior term; all members on the 
roll at the last meeting in the term must be paid for. 
Suspended members names must be reported on the blank 
reports for each term, and not sent to the Grand Secre- 
tary as rejections and expulsions. Charges duly prefer- 
red suspends the member’s rights to benefits while pend- 
ing, and if not sustained he is entitled to all benefits 
which may have accrued. [See charges, benefits, rein- 
statements, etc. | 

TAXATION.—The Grand Codes has the power to tax 
the lodges for its support. A Subordinate Lodge has 
the right to tax its members to meet its legitmate expenses, 
and especially to pay sick and funeral benefits. [See 
assessments, dues, etc. ] 

TEMPERANCE.—A cardinal principle of the Order. 
Total abstinence not strictly enforced. The drinking of 
liquors is condemned by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. | 
[See liquors, immorality, etc. ] 


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TERMS.—Of officers. [See Grand Lodge, officers, and 
Lodges Subordinate. | | ; 


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The term ot 2 new lodge or revived lodge is, if it is insti-_ 


tuted or revived during the first half of the term, so that 
a majority of the meeting nights shall remain at the time, 
such period shall constitute a short or special term which 
ends at the end of that term, but if a majority of the 
meeting nights do not so remain at the time of 
institution or revival, the term is extended until the expi- 
ration of the succeeding regular term. Such terms are 
called special terms. Terms of officers must conform to 


the terms of their lodges. The terms are six months or ~ 


twelve months, commencing January and July. Terms 
of Rebekah Lodges are six months, whether it meets 
weekly or semi-monthly. [See officers, Lodges Subordi- 
nate, ‘rank, etc, | . 

TESTIMONY.—Testimony in cases of +trial must be 
taken by a committee and returned to the lodge. Testi- 
mony must be read at the scrutiny, or time when the 
lodge passes upon the guilt or innocence of the accused. 
It is not neccessary to take testimony where an accusa- 
tion is confessed. [See charges, evidence, trials, wit- 
nesses. | 

TITLE.—There is no such title as Degree Master. The 
title or rank of an officer should be placed after the name. 
[See name, rank, ete. ] 

TIME.—A visiting card can be granted for a reasona- 
ble time, but the Sovereign Grand Lodge restricts Sub- 
ordinates under its immediate jurisdiction to twelve 
months. The time for applying for degrees, after initia- 
tion 1s local and a member may apply on the night of in- 
itiation ifno by-law prevents. The time of six months 
must elapse from the rejection of an applicant, either for 


initiation or degrees, before his application can again 


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be acted upon. [See appeals, ballot, stay of proceed- 
ings, etc. | 

TRIALS.—The code for conducting trials in Subordi- 
nate Lodges is publishedin the Digest. The laws of the 
Order allow charges to be preferred against a member 
wherever committed, either in a Camp or Rebekah 
Lodge. A holder of an unexpired withdrawal card may 
be tried. A trial must take place in the lodge of which 
the accused is or was a member. The Noble Grand pre- 
sides during a trial, unless the accusation: is against him, 
if so the Vice Grand presides. 

The tribunals of the Order is the proper place where 
~ redress of grievances must be sought and not until they 
are exhausted should any other course be pursued. 

A trial cannot be had unless charges duly specifying 
the offense are presented. The offender must have due 
notice and a copy of charges before trial. A sufficient 
notice is that a copy be mailed to the post office of his 
last known residence. No second trial can be had for 
the same offense. A member cannot be punished with- 
out trial, unless the offense be acknowledged. If the ac- 
cused has not taken the Third Degree the lodge must be 
specially opened in the highest degree obtained by him 
in order that he may be present. The voting in such 
case will be by yes and no or by ballot. 

The Sitting Past Grand is the proper officer to prose- 
cute at a trial. He may appoint an assistant. AQ trial 
~may be removed when sufficient grounds are given, by a 
majority of the members present. The accused may em- 
ploy counsel. A new trial may be granted when it can 
be shown that the law has not been complied with, or 
the evidence was insufficient, or that the defendant was 
taken by surprise, and had not time to prepare his de- 
fense, or that since the conviction he has discovered 


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other testimony in his favor, which testimony he shall dis- 
close in his application for a new trial. On trial the only 
persons allowed to discuss the question of guilt is the S. 
P. G. or prosecuting officer and the counsel for the ac- 
cused. A Grand Master may suspend a lodge or take 
away its charter without a trial. Ifthe charter be taken 
by the Grand Master he has the power to restore it. 
[See charges, evidence, penalties, punishment, wit- 
nesses, etc. | 

VACANCIES.—If a vacancy occurs in the office of 
Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, ex-officio, be- 
comes the Grand Master until the next meeting of the 
Grand Lodge, but the honor of Grand Master does not 
accrue to him unless elected thereto. If a vacancy oc- 
curs in any other Grand Lodge office the Grand Master 
appoints one pro tem. Absence three successive lodge 
nights vacates.an office in the Subordinate Lodge, unless 
excused therefor, The suspension or expulsion from his 
lodge of a member holding office of any kind, vacates 
the office. 

The filling of a vacated office to the end of a regular 
term, if elected or appointed thereto, entitles the one 
filling to all the honors of the office. [See suspensions, 
honors, office, etc. | 

VICE GRAND.—The Vice Grand acts as Noble Grand 
in the absence of that officer. He performs all the 
duties of the Noble Grand, even to the conferring of 
degrees, but cannot deliver the Past Grand’s charge. 


He may appoint the Subordinate officers of the lodge, in — 


case the Noble Grand elect does not appear for installa- 
tion and no one is elected to fill the vacancy. He must 
preside until the N. G, is installed. He appoints his 
own supporters atall times. He presides over the lodge 
in the absence of the Noble Grand, but may call a Past 


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Grand to the chair during initiation or the conferring of 
degrees. Makes a pass-word for retiring each night. Is 
generally one of the committee to examine Visiting 
Brothers. [See officers, qualifications, etc. ] 

| VISITORS-VISITING.—A member of the order holding 
a legal card in date, signed by himself, and in possession 
of the annual traveling pass-word of that year, is entitled 
to visit any lodge to which he may apply, provided he 
can prove himself in the degree in which the lodge is 
open. 

A lodge has no right to refuse admission to a visiting 
brother who has a proper card and is in possession of the 
proper pass-word and work. A withdrawal card is a 
proper card upon which to admit a visiting brother until 
twelve months from its date. The holder of an expired 
withdrawal card, dismissal certificate, or certificate from 
the Grand officers cannot visit a lodge. A member may 
visit his own lodge until suspended, but cannot visit any 
other without the pass-word. A member cannot visit a 
lodge on an encampment card. 

An elective Grand officer may introduce visiting breth- 
ren intheir own jurisdiction without the usual examination 
or card and pass-word, whom they know to be in good 
standing in the Order: A District Deputy Grand Mas- 
ter cannot introduce visitors. When a visiting brother is 
examined by a committee he must be introduced by the 
~ committee, if found worthy. After first visit it is not im- 
perative to examine. When visiting a brother should 
present: his card to the Guardian to be placed in posses- 
sion of the lodge. The lodge, if satisfied, appoints a 
committee, one of whom must be in possession of 
the A. T. P. W., whose duty it must be to examine 
the visiting brother privately in that pass-word, lettering 
it. If satisfactory the committee examine him in the de- 


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gree in which the lodge is open. The visitor must write 
his name to be compared with his signature on the card. 
This is all done in the ante-room. The A. T. P. W. 
in use at date of card is the one to examine the visiting 
brother in. He is entitled to use that word until the ex- 
piration of his card. A visiting brother may be ex- 
amined before the lodge opens. The Grand Master, 
when visiting officially, must wear the regalia of his 
office. 

A lodge can visit another lodge in its own jurisdiction 
in a body without each member giving the pass-word. May 
visit a lodge in another jurisdiction, provided the N. G. 
has the A. T. P. W. and a card. Brothers and sisters 
of Rebekah Lodges can visit such lodges outside of their 
State by taking a card from their Rebekah Lodge under 
similar rules as above. All elective Grand Officers when 
visiting officially are entitled to the honors of the 
Order. District Deputies are also entitled when they 
appear on official duty. [See cards, officers, members, 
ete: | 

VOTES—VOTING.—Voting in the Grand Lodge is by 
yea and nay. Except when a vote by lodges is called, 
every Past Grand present has one vote. When a vote 
by lodges is called each lodge has only one vote through © 
its Past Crands, and if they are equally divided the rep- 
resentative casts the vote of the lodge. A vote by lodges 
upon any question may be required by any one lodge, or 
a representative. 

In Subordinate Lodges, all voting, except provided for 
otherwise, is by the voting sign. In voting on applica- 
tions for membership or for withdrawal cards, it is by 
ball ballot. If upon guilt or innocence of an accused 
member, or upon punishment after conviction, or for 
the election of officers, it is by written or printed ballot. 


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‘A member cannot vote who is over thirteen weeks in 
arrears. A majority of all votes cast is necessary to elect 
an officer. A blank vote must be counted. A majority 
of two-thirds of all the votes cast is required to expel a 
member, or to find guilty. All present must vote, if 
entitled, unless excused, or are interested as a party to 
the matter. [See Lodges, Subordinate, ballot, degrees, 
etc. | 

WATCHERS.—A lodge has the right to spend its funds 
for watchers, but such funds must be raised outside of 
admission fees and dues. Watchers cannot be em- 
ployed except proyided by by-laws. [See nurse. ] 

Wipows.—The widow of a deceased Odd Fellow is a 
beneficiary of a funeral benefit. She is entitled to a 
funeral benefit if her husband was in good standing at 
death, and the by-laws so provide. If her husband com- 
‘mits suicide it does not deprive her of her right. The 

widow is entitled to a card if her husband died in good 
standing. Such card remains in force during her wid- 
owhood. [See cards, benefits, etc. ] 

WIDOW’S AND ORPHAN’S FUNDS—Are trust funds to 
be held sacred for the purpose for which they were 
raised. They cannot be diverted, or merged into the 
general fund. They are held for the benefit of the wid- 
ows and orphans of deceased members of their respective 
lodges. Donations may be made from such funds to 
support Homes for widows and orphans, which have been 
established. for their maintenance. 

Widow’s and Orphan’s fund cannot be used as a 
funeral benefit for deceased member. Are in charge of 
a committee in each lodge as custodians, who may loan 
it when the purposes for which it was raised are kept in 

view, and in such way as to collect it when required. 
{See orphans, homes, and funds. ] 


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WIDoW’s: AND ORPHAN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION. —Of 
Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia heartily 
commended, and the members urged to unite with it. 
Its principle office is in Richmond, Va. 

WITNESSES. —The wife of a member cannot be made 
a witness against her husband, except the charges are for 
corporeal punishment of her. A tormer divorced wife may 
be a witness against her former husband. An accused 
party or his counsel shall always have the privilege of 
cross examining witnesses. A declaration in extremis 
can only be used as evidence after the death of. the wit- 
ness. The deposition of absent witnesses must be taken 
as follows: The party desiring the evidence must file 
with the Secretary. of the lodge the interrogatives he 
wishes propounded to the witness. The Secretary shall 


deliver to the opposite party a copy of such interroga- _ 


tives. The latter, within one week, must file counter-in- 
terrogatives with the Secretary. The Secretary forwards 
the interrogatives to the Noble Grand of the lodge of 
which the absent witness is a member, who, upon receipt 
of the interrogatives, will cause the deposition to be taken 
by some competent member, causing the answer to each 
interrogatory to be reduced to writing in the presence of 
the’witness, who shall sign it, after which it shall be cer- 
tified and sent under the seal of the lodge to the ees 
from which it came. 

The names of witnesses must be furnished the Sacre 
tary when charges are preferred. They must be notified 


to attend the meeting of the committee, and testify. me 


they fail to do so, must be reported to the Jodge. [See 
charges, evidence, trials, etc. ] é 

WORK OF THE ORDER.—The isiersricote aoe 
which is furnished to Grand and Subordinate Lodges. 
The unwritten work is only found in the diagrams and 


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secret journals of the Sovereign Grand Lodge. ‘The 
Sovereign Grand Lodge controls and regulates the work 
of the order. It requires two-thirds of the members of 
that body to alter or amend the written work, and four- 
fifths of all the members, present or absent, to alter the 
unwritten work. | 

The only legal work is that adopted in 1880. 

The work is communicated to Grand Lodges by their 
Grand Representatives. The prescribed work must be 
adhered to. No part of it can be written or printed ex- 
cept by the Sovereign Grand Lodge. 

‘No lodge can have more than four copies of the Ritual. 
{See Ritual. } 

The floor work, or diagrams and instructions recom: 
mended, can be used by lodges. Any number may be 
purchased by the lodge, but individuals cannot own them. 
Any floor work not contrary to the Ritual may be used, 
but not printed. 

Dispensing with the use of books is a local matter. 
Spurious work or degrees are not allowed to be worked 
in alodge room. Fire arms are not to be used in lodge 
work. The secret journal may be examined only by 
Grand Representatives. It is placed in charge of the 
Deputy Grand Sire during the session. Grand Lodges 
may exemplify the degrees in the presence ot those qual- 
ified. 

_ If any member of the order shall compose or write or 
print or sell, or exhibit or use or have in his possession, or 
shall aid or abet in such composing, writing, using, or ex- 
hibiting of any publication or device purporting to be the 
unwritten work of Odd Fellowship, he shall be expelled 
from the order. 

No lodge or member can manufacture or sell photo- 
graphs of scenes in the dramatized work. 


go 


A lodge cannot present a burlesque of any of the cere- 


monies of the order, either in public ar private. [See of- . 


fenses, charges, etc. ] 

YEAS AND Nays.—The yeas and nays shall be ordered 
and recorded when demanded by one-fifth of the mem- 
bers present. They shall always be recorded when a 
vote by lodges is called. 


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FORMS. 


NO. I—PETITION FOR WARRANT FOR NEW LODGES BY 
FORMER MEMBERS. 
NORTH CAROLINA, 
é | Dielteie is eiemere asa OUNTYs 
fo the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, 
| f. O. O. F. of North Carolina: 
The undersigned, holding cards from Lodges legally 
recognized by our Order, respectfully represent that it 
would be to the interest of our Order to establish a Sub- 
ordinate Lodge to be located at......... Pil oance sence ee 
Bouneeie'C.,. to. be entitled ....2..0.6..- «0d ge: 
No...... Wherefore your petitioners pray that a war- 
rant may duly issue in pursuance of the laws of your 
Grand Body. ? 
ee igor eee tilis....day Of,,.... +5. -18+- 
Signatures. 


Mg Th at t's A 


Nors.— This petition must be signed by five or more Scarlet Degree 
members holding unexpired withdrawal cards, and may also be signed by 
others holding dismissal certificates, and certificates from the Grand Secre= 
tary showing former membership, which must be sent with the petition. 


NO. 2—PETITION FROM CITIZENS DESIRING TO BECOME 
MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTI- 
TUTING A LODGE. 

NORTH CAROLINA, 
ee Salers waterveeteess GOUTLEY? 
To the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, 
am : l. O. O. F. of North Carolina: 


The undersigned citizens of the county of.........055 
and State of North Carolina, desiring to become mem- 















est of the same # establish a Subordinate bodes 8g 

te  Jiewsesceilt the, county.of vat aieenne sine 
hereby make application for membership for such pur- a 
pose, and we hereby agree in case we are elected to mem- 4 
bership to organize a Lodge at such time as may be set — 
apart by you in a warrant to be issued for such purpose % 
under the laws of your Grand Body. 
Datediatos os, Oe ol Rt haS sae day of. /e ne 
_ Signatures. | 





Nore.— If acceptable to the Grand Master he refers it to some working 
Lodge, who examine into the fitness of the applicants, and ballot upon 
each name separately, reporting to the Grand Master the names of all 
rejected and those elected. \. 





NO. 3—GRAND MASTER’S PERMISSION. 


OFFICE OF GRAND MASTER, I. O. O. F. oF N. C. 


SSee OS® O50 (V ye. 68) 8 ear aemean Lon 


To the Officers and Members of gS 
1 Pobah ie eee . Lodge, Nowe vee * 
BRETHREN.—Permission is etEny granted, and you 
are instructed to entertain and ballot upon the applica a 
tions contained in the foregoin g petition for the purpose 
therein set forth, 
You will please make return to me of the rbaetthio a 
early as possible, 
ee Piaget ea 

soe ats ts eee ee Grand Master. 4 


? eel eae 
Note.—The ballot should be conducted as though the appiicant were” 
for genemberinp! in the Lodge, except no fees are to be charged. 


* 
Ve 


Tees 





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NO. 4—RETURN TO GRAND MASTER. 
PETE Oc ooteve cc cree 3: MOdge wr NO aac pels OO) es Bs 
To the Grand Master I. O. O. F. of North Carolina: 


At a meeting of our Lodge held on the....day ot 
a ballot was had upon the petitioners pre- 


* sented by you in your favor of............ , the same 
having been investigated according to law. 

The ballot resulted in the election of Messrs......... 

and in ie Bee Op OU NV aSer orca ec a closes s apesers ae she ane 


Stele lanes) 6 6) 8) © =e 6 6 16) 6! (uc Cle 8 0:0 8 © © 2.0 0 ® 60 “0 Oe 6 ee 8 ob 0 8 0 6 é. e118. 6 


eoeeereoee ee oe 


[SEAL. ] ; 
DASE AC eee ss ss eal en Chis. Gay Ofc: 6: PPPS tothe 


DOs spares Tar Scie a a Rah eae ares 
pense special ee cance'i in your zeal and integrity, 


you are hereby appointed specially to institute, in due 
form of law, a lodge of our Order at ........-..0-000-- 
as Beueestec by the signers of the peti- 
tion:herein enclosed. 

_ You are, therefore, empowered ‘to call to your assist- 
ance a sufficient’ number of known and: duly qualified 
brethren of the Order and proceed to «........-ee-eee- 
at such time as will best suit all parties concerned, but as 

early as possible, and proceed to initiate and confer the 
three degrees-upon such persons as have not already re- 
ceived them, whose names appear upon the petition and 


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having been duly elected by ..... si: Oe kes ene BOs 
INO? 2279 tects « , as required by law, and then and there in- 
stitute a lodge according to the laws and usages of our 
Order, making due return.to the Grand Secretary of this 
commission and of your acts in the premises as outlined 
on the opposite of this commission. 

In Friendship, Love and Truth, 
Attestet hs! aig eres Gina cath Gleam es , Grand Master. 
PER TIS a ie be doers neds TANG ECTELATY, 


NO. 6—RETURN BY DISTRICT DEPUTY OR SPECIAL DEP- 
UTY AFTER INSTITING A LODGE. 


TD stare . Grand Secretary ha Grand 
Lodge of North Carolina, 1. O. O. F.: 
DEAR SIR AND BROTHER :—Pursuant to the author- 
ity vested in me (by the within commission, if by Special 
or as District Deputy, as the case may be), I proceeded 
tO Naess en IN» TOG KAOUML YA OTe ..6 clsia'e sere eC oon 
ted by a sufficient number of known, approved and duly 
qualified brothers, did initiate and confer the three de- 
grees upon the following petitioners, the same having 
been ‘duly elected “DY; i. say so.0dge: INO yee 
Vidar thai ts BUntGD 
And the can were admitted to hemberckins by de- 
posit of card and as Ancient Odd Fellows . 


eooeneee er cee oe 


and on ane ay day of; taper aa thon instituted, 
in: due sform’ Gf: law, iy. sae @sOGO be, aN Opeth ine tyaeas 


25 


installed the following officers who were duly elected, to-. 
(tan aan ae 


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eeeeveweevrep ee oeoexeeese277e2 272802278 © 8 © F882 8 28 © @ © 2 © © e@oervsxvnecne 


The petition, cards, certificates and result of ballot are 
herewith enclosed. 


Yours fraternally, 


Spectal Deputy or District Deputy. 


NO. _7—-APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP BY CARD. 


To the Officers and Members of .......... Lodge, 
ee Otte ee Ow. roof LVorth, Carolina's 
BROTHERS.—Herewith I present my withdrawal card 
Pree Oure wi VO. .2.., otate of .. 30... and re- 
spectfully ask to be admitted a member of your Lodge, 
by deposit of same; (if an Ancient Odd Fellowasan An- 
cient Odd Fellow. ) 
ee IAC Stic. ss. csfees 3 INV AVC es oc VEATS ; 
and my occupation is . 


Fraternally yours, 


Recommended by ......- 
Refers to— 


eooorevoeesveev 0 8 8 8 Oo © 


Norer.—If the withdrawal card has been issued more than twelve months 
prior to the date of application, the applicant is an Ancient Odd Fellow, 
and must pay the initiatory fee. If, instead of a w thdrawal card, he holds 
a dismissal certificate, or certificate from the Grand Secretaty, the word 
should be changed to suit the document, 


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NO. 8—APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT. 


To the Officers and Members of 
Gab eliatr LOALSs VO. cy antes ed Oe 


BRETHREN.—Having lost my Beebe in your 
Lodge by suspension for the non-payment of dues, I 
hereby make application for reinstatement. 3 

Mwy residence isa. aeonyanie teen 

My AO ome wren 

Myoccupation .nndutiar. o 4 veteeuine 

The fee required by the laws of the Order accom 


this application. 
Yours fraternally, 


NO. 9—APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP BY INITIATION. 


To the Officers and Members of 


An ieee & Lodge! No 2 1h OF Oo Be 
GENTLEMEN :—Having formed a favorable opinion of 
Odd Fellowship I respectfully ask to be admitted to mem- 


bership in your Lodge and, if admitted, I hereby promise 
and agree to abide by the laws, customs and usages of 
the Order, and especially of this Lodge. And I further 
agree that I will seek my remedy for all rights on ac- 
count of such membership in the tribunals of the Gndes 

My residence 15, sgn eee oa) Sas wera bus ens eee 


Milage iB iad Oi whe years. 
My occupation ; isis cisaryremtiner rs rca asgitre ee eee 
I respectfully refert0ic. peeves veh nee te ech oe he ee eee 


ooo ee Gee eo ewe eerenseeeeeeereee rere oe ee weewe. 


07 


*NO. IO—REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPLICATION. 


The committee to whom the above application was re- 
ferred have examined carefully the character and physi- 
cal cendition of the applicant and beg leave to report 


ae 
Nea aeca rn eee ee COME, 
j 


¢ 


*Note.—This form may also be used in reperting upon applicants fo 
reinstatement and deposit of card, 


NO. 11—-LETTER AUTHORIZING THE A. T. P. W. 


2 SS eae Omer Te a) ais, 
2 ceo YR in Oe Re ene sl Crags 


To the Noble Grand of any Lodge of the 1. O. O. F.: 
MememgearetOrotlicr,......fs.+0..+-.0, holding a 
legal card from this Lodge, dated this .......... day of 
eee. 1D ae for the-period of. . months, is en- 
titled to ‘the A. T, P. W. for the nihreat year, which 
please - communicate to him after due examination, 
whereupon you will retain or destroy this letter. 
| get ie le eee NG 
Ree oe sce sy Reever ny 
| ORAL, L | 
Dated at . : veeveeeey this ...... day OTE s wigs hoor 


SThis letter should be sent with the card or as soon 
after issuing it as possible. If the card be issued in De- 
cember and the letter in January following the ‘‘ current 
_ year” should be changed to year in which the card is 
dated. 


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NO. IZ—LETTER AUTHORIZING THE TERM P. W. TO 


BE GIVEN. 
Hall Of auc cne Lodges No uinie ede soe 
To the Noble Grand of... .... 3.4. Lodge, ‘No. vy 


1. O, Ov Py, under the Surisdiction of the Grand Lodge 

Of ANG Cxe | ; 

‘The *bearer,eGrothetie. cinoma hepa member 
good standing of this Lodge, is entitled to the semi-an- 
nual P. W. for the current term, which please commun- 
icate to him after due examination, whereupon you will 
retain or destroy this letter. 


cia Soe aun ahe fa kee nate Sek nS 
ALCESt Ds leis dint cammtenereeteate ete , Secretary. 
[SEAL. ] 
Dated ato. yaar sith) 0s. ee say “Olin nee ero oe 


It would be useless to send this to any Lodge outside 
of this State. 





NO. 13—-PETITION FOR AID. 
CIRCULAR. 

WU Herveas) dete eauee Lodge g No... v2.) Ol then cityeas 
ee es wevesesese, State of North Carolina, is under the 
necessity of ap peahaee to her Sister Lodges for pee 
aid,<in Consequence Olea wta ates bia w We hates by aieel teh ese eae 
the Grand Lodge (or Grand Master) of the State of 
North Carolina recommends to the Subordinate Lodges 
to contribute to the aid of said lodge. 


sal «8A eaahe ROR” eels , Grand Master. 
igh, eases xfs a A ; Grand Secretary. 


A lodge asking pecuniary aid, from any cause, shall ~ 
make application to the Grand Lodge, or Grand Master. 
If the necessities of the case require it, he can call upon 
the lodges in other States through their Grand Lodge or 
Grand Master. 


[SEAL] 


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MNO. 14—FORM OF ACCUSATION OR CHARGES. 
LNG. Ue VECO OR IN Oe Mies ere Pet OM OT FCs 
North Carolina, 
An accusation is hereby preferred against Brother... 
og 6 SASS ela of conduct unbecoming an 
Odd Fellow, as more explicitly appears in the fol- 
lowing specifications, to-wit: He is charged, fst, etc. 


(Here insert the accusation.) 


When such accusation is presented to the N. G. he 


shall sign it and hand it to the Secretary for verification 
and further action. 


NO. 15—-NOTICE TO THE ACCUSED. 
ish nee so Deen sre OMG.” NOG vstiwie- 
bas Den) ACD ge tere... 5 Meaeas Na Ge 
MEA ESO ees : 

BROTHER—At the ist meeting of our Lodge an accu- 


sation was preferred against you in words following, to- 
wit : 


(Here insert a copy of the accusation. ) 


And the same has been referred to Brothers ........5 
and ...... for the registry of the evidence, and I am di- 
rected to inform you that this committee will meet at 
Oe ae Neti ee ee. er aeat ewes tine 
and place you are requested to Rete : 

Witness the seal of our Lodge, this ......... a 


Te AI ince Namal edo ey Aa 


[00 


NO. 16—-NOTICE TO SITTING P. G. OR PROSECUTING 
- OFFICER. 
as wd a ale aie ene LODGE;ANOS 2h ses 
. 2 Peles! Feats seg NOLEN eae nas 
To the Sitting Past Grand + 


BROTHER—I am directed to inform you that the com- 
mittee appointed to register the evidence as to the accu- 
sation preferred against Brother...... vie ibhe aie oes , will 
eet. ee oie. serene PAE cris iota s ena , which time and. 
place you are required to produce the witnesses sustain- _ 
ing the accusation. 

Witness the seal of our Lodge, this ...... ate toca paige * 

Ss wap ame iter » Rec. Sey 


O. 17.--NOTICE TO COMMITTEE. 


10 Brotne?P i ss\0-+ 00s ee a eee ee ee setae Met 

You were appointed at our last regular meeting, held 
Rien swe vate as eet , as one of the committee to adduce the 
evidence on charges and specifications preferred ir In our | 
Lodge against Brothers secon: se hig sheet ee 

The time and place ae meeting of the committee — 
should be determined at once, so that due notice may be 
sent to the proper parties concerned. 

F tatepna 
weich- 4 2 Gane mistolswis't seth eee eC RELA Moe 





Tol 


NO. 18.—SUMMONS OF WITNESS. 
(Member of the Order.) 
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. O. O. F., 


oc SE eee ie perc VODGE NOt eck ~ 

eM DCI ss Cn i yr. oe ad es ca wa es : 
Beetie itistance Of. v0.6... oe , we request that 
eweattend at... sca ee ches FGCU or ee ee ae we ; 


and there state to our committee any facts within your 
knowledge, touching the truth or falsity of a certain 
accusation heretofore preferred against our Brother, 
ue St i a , and herein you 
will not fail, under penalty of fine, reprimand or sus- 
pension. 

Witness our seal and the signature of our Recording 
RE BS CIS) c yok ew ev neo bine wae 


NO. I9—SUMMONS OF WITNESS. 
(Wot a member of the Order.) 
STATE.OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. O. O: F., 


eR NER eo shag ved eee 
. It having been suggested to us that your evidence, ° 
: touching the truth or falsity of a certain accusation here- 
tofore preferred against our Brother, .............00: ‘ 
will be of importance in its scrutiny, we respectfully re- 
quest that you will be present at the meeting of our 
- committee appointed to investigate the same, to-wit: on 
> ee 2 eat ae a eae , and there communicate 
any facts bearing upon the accusation that may be with- 
in your knowledge. 

Witness our seal and the signature of our Recording 


Secretary. 


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NO. 20-——REPORT OF DELINQUENT WITNESS. 
(By the Committee ) 


YRC is wages y teh ek VLOG BE CAN ON Gee sw tts North Carolina : 

Your committee would respectfully report that they 
caused a request to be delivered to Brother'............ ; 
Ol. Mthesccce al eva aie Bodges No.4 ta <3 , to give evidence 
at their meeting sonst een ae oe , in the matter of-the 
accusation referred to us, but the said brother has failed 
to appear. 


NO. 2f—NOTIFICATION TO WITNESS’ LODGE. 
([f a member of another-Lodge.) 


STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. 0. O. F., 
Pee, » othe yulede ng Od TERING eee 
To.... .... Lodge, No...., Greeting: 

BRETHREN :—We have been advised by our commit- 
tee that a request has been delivered to Brother ...... 
AR ete ae , of your Lodge to give his evidence at — 
Sak acetone ON. ssa Ar eesie cin’ 8 -CellLallinaceusalan 
now pending before us, but that he has failed to appear. 
You will therefore please to take such action thereon as 
will enforce his attendance. 

Witness our seal and the signature of our Noble Grand 
and"Recording Secretary, this 4a... day Of.-14-).isquieoee 

re toa 5 hake Bude acct cnn aoe 
04 2G sme elaiata ons aoe LED ane CEnas 


103 


No. 22—NOTICE TO HAVE DEPOSITION TAKEN. 
(Witnesses whose presence cannot be obtained.) 
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. O. O. F., 


Geer here reo Lodges Now. 
Yorke Noble Grand of ...... LOGE, NON aa: GTCELINGE 
An accusation having been heretofore preferred in our 
Pegecrmeainst rother=..'. 2... see ee , in words fol- 


lowing, to-wit: 
(Here insert accusation. ) 


And the following interrogatories (axd@ counter-inter_ 
rogatories. if any) having been filed for answer, we for- 
ward the same to you, and desire you to propound, or 
Paecerta be propounded to 9. Sa eee , residing 
Rae roe ha. ss , and return his (07 ¢heir) answer, signed 
by him (07 them) as speedily as possible. 

Witness our seal and the signature of our Noble Grand 


and Recording Secretary, this ...... day, Olas nag AST os 
Ay gray ce ors ale Va Ge 
SE one an eA” LEGS 


No. 23—-RETURN OF DEPOSITION. 


STATE ORMINORTHICAROLINA, 1..O; OFF, 


SA TICE odtemNo eae. 

MARRS ss po se a os Lodge, No. ...., Returns Greeting : 
In accordance to the wish made known to us, in your 
missive bearing date ...:......6: , we have caused the 


interrogatives therewith received to be propounded to 
..., touching the truth of the accusation there- 


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in set out, and herewith return his (or ¢heir) answer 
signed as required, and do hereby certify the same to be 


duly taken. 
Witness our seal and the signature of our Noble nea 


and Recording) Secretary, tntcme:..u aeons eer ces day of 
. eae oe eee beh § : 
pA bg Riis Seis ts ARE Solent 
setripiy PERS, Ret. See's 


NO. 24—AN OBLIGATION. 
(Which may be administered to the witness.) 2 


You do sincerely declare upon your honor as an Odd 
Fellow, that the evtdence you shall give in the matter 


of charges -preferred “against. DrOtner s.c00, ne , now 
pending, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing 
but the truth. Thus you do affirm. es 


No, 25—-REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. 
(With evidence.) . 

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. QO. O. &., 
I IUGR ie Lpadgé, {VO ee . 7 


The committee appointed to examine the evidence ad- 
duced in the matter of the accusation against Brother 


Sisials tesa 120 ee eae respectfully submit the accompanying 
register as the result of their examination. 
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No. 26—CITATION TO APPEAR. 
(To the accused.) © 
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 


PER re Res sega No. 


( ir next! theeting, LONWILy Olle he oes THES sa, ae 
dge will proceed to make scrutiny touching the 
of an accusation heretofore presented against you, 


ptihis 225 GayicO ia mens Hae ons Lola. 
ae Paice Jie an cate FRCS EC Ys 


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No. 27—-PRAYING FOR REMOVAL. 
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. QO. O. F., 
See Lodge, No.n- 3 


Ms ote Lodge, NOU RACY Ey Oar 

The undersigned, honestly believing that he cannot 
have an impartial trial at the hands of your lodge, in the 
matter of the accusation now pending against him, re- 
spectfully prays that the same may be removed for trial 
to some sister lodge, in accordance with the provisions of 
Rule 29 of the Code-of -Irialse : Chis the.\? teas 


OLS aie ee Sokouee ; 
Fraternally, 


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No. 28—-REMOVAL NOTICE. 
STATE OF NORTH CARQLINA; 1. -O2OSEne 


beta eh Se en + baad OFAN G. meus 
LO. Shee ee Lodge, No. ...., sends Greeting: 
A certain accusation having been heretofore presented 
against’ Our LOChe bp joe aie , and the evidence 


in the matter having been properly examined, it has 
been suggested to us that the accused will not re- 
ceive impartial trial at our hands, wherefore, lest we 
might unwittingly do injury to our brother, we have 


caused the matter to be removed to your recognizance, — 


and to that end herewith transmit the accusation and 
register of evidence, requesting that you will hear the 
same, and make such determination thereon as to you 
may seem fit in the premises. Our sitting Past Grand 
will represent us at the scrutiny. 

* Witness our seal and the signature of our Recording 
Secretary, thisn geen © te Gav Ol ieee sets Lae 


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No. 29—RETURN FROM LODGE TRYING ACCUSATION, 
; (When removed.) 
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, I. 0. O. F., 


2 aE a Aare a Lodge, No. 
GOA, Bese ex ... Lodge, No. ...., returus Greeting : 

Touching the matter of the accusation against...... : 

2 removed for our cognizance, by your let- 

Pemmermne date~ i... 64.8. vo, Caused the. parties 
to appear before us, at our regular meeting on the ..... 
eae ics « eet. we oes ee, {and the,acctsation’ be- 

‘ing sustained, the following punnishment awarded, to- 
ie pale lan ieee aa , or if not sustained the accused was ac- 


quitted,) we therefore, return the accusation and register 
of evidence, and also transmit a certified copy from the 
record of our proceedings in the matter. 

Witness our seal and the signature of our Noble Grand 
Rice ecording occretary this ....7. day otters. Gee 


ene No. 30—APPEAL-—NOTICE OF. 
OS ee CNR ae MUTED IV Ou niain s Pel ORG does 

_ Take notice that the undersigned hereby appeals from 
the action and judgment of this Lodge in the matter of 
the accusation preferred against him, and which was tried 
in this lodge (or if removed mention lodge to which re- 
Seved) at the meeting on the....day of...0........ 0 : 
-18...., on the following grounds: 

; First, The evidence was insufficient to sustain said 


charges: 


(Here insert wherein the evidence was insufficient. ) 


108 ; 72 


Second, Errors committed at the trial, and by the ere 
mittee, as follows: 


(Here insert the errors complained of. } 


Dated at. pete tee Na Ge Fhissc eres day Ore 


Fraternally, 


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NO. Stee TO GRAND LODGE. 
To the Grand Lodge; I. O. O. F. of North Carolina: 

The undersigned, a member of..... Vetere te Lodge, 
NG ose es , hereby respectfully. appeals to your Grand 
Body from the action of said lodge (or naming lodge) in 
(here state the action complained of, and the Eee es 


upon which the appeal is based). 
Your appellant asks that you wall reverse said action, 


or grant such other relief as you may deem the case de- . 


mands. 
Fraternally, 


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Residente.iSicks We eee ee SS ha 


NO. 32—CERTIFICATE. [O PAST “GRAND, 
sais di ome Lodge, Nostaxig ay kouncn 
This is to certify, that) our\ wells beloved 7 rors 
FH ores ely a, heaton. Oe has served a term as Noble Grand of | 
Putte eee os te ade etre Lodge,“ No.7. ..<, "and “is entitled to 


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the Past Noble Grand’s and the Grand Lodge degrees. : x 


Given under our hand and the seal of our lodge, this... . 
Cava Ol en 14 cette Ot Sy ste 








te ee ..., and if unable to be present, 


i RT HN NR SAL Ra az 


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NO. 34.—-PUBLIC PROCESSION. 
(Subordinate Lodge.) 
Music, 

(if any.) 

Marshal. 


Outside Guardian, 


(drawn sword.) 


Escort. Banner, Escort. 
(if Lodge has one.) 


Scene Supporters, 
(white wands.) 


Initiatory Members, 
(two or four abreast.) 


First Degree Members, 

Second Degree Members, 

Third Degree Members, 
Past Grands, 


(in order of seniority). 


Inside Guardian, 
(with sword), 


Conductor. Chaplain. Warden. 
Secretary. Treasurer. Secretary. 


Supporter. Vice Grand. Supporter, 


(Carries wand ) (Caries gavel.) (Carries wand.) 


Supporter. Noble Grand. Supporter, 


(Carries wand.) (Carries gavel.) (Carries wand.) 







“(Grand Dies 
- ae Music. 
Grand Marshal. 


a Banner, Escort. 
(Carried by Grand Herald.) 


‘Grand Guardian, 
_ (with drawn sword.). 


‘Grand Chaplain. Grand Warden, - 
Deputy Grand Master. P.G. Master. 
Rep. Grand Master. Grand Rep. | 


“When Marching, 
Grand Lodge, Sub. Lodge. 


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A. FEW. SUGGESTIONS: ONGVA Rit 
MENTARY: POINTS. 


Do not forget that local law, however unwise it maybe, 
supersedes parliamentary rules, but in the absence of 
such law, established customs govern. Do not forget 


that the greatest minds on earth regard inflexible rules ~ 


as necessary to secure well defined action in deliberative 
assemblies. Do not permit thoughtless advocates of 


loose methods to ridicule you out of a demand that busi-’ 


ness be transacted according to parliamentary forms. 
Do ‘not make yourself appear ridiculous by saying 
something out of place, viz.: do not say support 


when you mean second, or accept when. you mean adopt, — 


or receive when you mean concur, or move to rescind a 
fine when you mean remit. Do not confuse lay on. the 
table with postpone. Do not forget that you may have 


forgotten something and always ‘‘think before you. 


speak,” 


Do not forget that calls for the queston, no matter 


how loud, does not compel the chair to take the vote. 


Do not forget that there are many mén of many 


minds, and if they cannot see it as you do, may be youare 
wrong and not they. 


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PARLIAMENTARY POINTS. 


- 


INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS.—Business must be pre- 
sented either by report, resolution, communica- 
tion, or motion. Reports, resolutions, and commu- 
nications are always written. Motions are reduced 


to writing by the request of a member. Reports, 


resolutions, and communications. are received with- 
out a motion to receive, unless objection is raised, 
when it becomes necessary to move to receive. 

When a report or communication is presented, the 
presiding officer asks: ‘‘What will you do with it?” This 


opens the way for a motion disposing of it. 


A resolution or motion is before the assembly as soon 


as read, or made and seconded, unless some fixed rule 


disposes of it, and the presiding officer states the question 


?? 


Bas oeine «on the adoption of the) i... 2.00... “Are 


you ready for the question ?” 
PRINCIPAL: MoTIon.—Must give way to everything 


_exeept another principal motion. 


It is not before the lodge or meeting until seconded or’ 


“stated by the presiding officer. 


If required, must be made in writing. Should be 


stated by the Chair in the original language. Chair 


may suggest to the mover any modification or addition 
before stating. 

Can be withdrawn by unanimous consent. 

DIVISION OF A QUESTION.—When the language will 
permit any question may be divided and a separate vote 


taken on each section. A division of the question may 
be had by consent, but if objected to, a majority of votes 


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requires it. On the division of a question it is subject to — 
everything, except cannot be included with motion to 
adopt, or combined with anything else. 

DEBATE.—A member desiring to speak must rise and 
address the presiding officer by title of office, waiting 
until recognized by that officer before commencing to _ 
speak. 

He must confine his remarks to that which has a bear- 
ing upon the subject under consideration, using decorous 
language. 

The mover of a question is first entitled to be heard, 
though some other may have risen to speak. 

The chairman of a committe is entitled to close the 
debate on his committee’s report, even after the previous 
question has been ordered. 

A member may vote against his own motion, but can 
not speak against it. : 

To Stop DEBATE.—The Chair has no power to stop 
debate by rising to put the question, unless every mem- 
ber has had an opportunity to be heard. The following 
motions close debate while pending: Previous question, 
lay on the table, or to adjourn. An order closing debate 
at a certain time being adopted, closes it at that time. 

A motion limiting time which any member may speak 
is in order, or the number of times he may speak (not 
more than twice in the Grand Lodge). 

A motion to close or limit debate is not debatable, and 
should require a two-thirds vote to adopt. 

COMMITTEES AND REPORTS.—Committees, unless oth- 
erwise ordered, are appointed by the presiding officer. 
They must follow instructions. 

The person first named is temporary chairman. 


Reports, except of progress, should be written and 
signed. 


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It is received by general consent, without a motion to 
accept. 

It becomes the property of the Body, and is subject to 
its rules, or may be disposed of by motion to adopt, re- 
ject, lay on the table, postpone, or re-commit. 

Such motion becomes principal motion, and is subject 
to everything it otherwise would be. 

The acceptance of a committee’s final report dis- 
_ charges the committee, but a re-commitment re-appoints 
it. | 

When a majority and a minority report is made, the 
majority report must lay on the table until the minority 
report has been read. 

A motion to adopt the majority report is first in order. 
The minority report may be substituted for the majority 
by a motion made and adopted. 

Report of a committee may be considered in sections, 
if the form will admit, but the sections adopted must be 
atterwards voted upon as a whole. 

A matter referred to any committee may be recalled at 
any time. 

A motion to recall, ranks as a motion to reconsider, 

and is subject to the same rules. 
- QUESTIONS OF PRIVILEGE.——A question of privilege. 
may be raised while a member is speaking. It requires 
no second, and is decided by the chair. An appeal 
from the chair’s decision is allowed. 

It is not debatable unless the chair invites discussion. 
It is subject to lay on the table previous question, post- 
ponement or commitment. 

It is considered a personal matter. 

TO SUSPEND A RULE.—Requires a two-third vote. Is 

generally considered an agreement between the member- 
ship. It is not debatable and cannot be laid on the table, 


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postponed, committed, reconsidered or amended. Does — 
not set aside or repeal a law. 


PREVIOUS QUESTION.—Is more a proposition to stop ea 


debate on a subject under consideration. Its adoption or 
rejection does not adopt or reject the Cea motion or 
matter under consideration. | ‘ 
When there is no rule governing a call for the pre- 
vious question it requires two-thirds to adopt. 


‘ 


It apples to all debatable questions. A member may 


offer a motion and at the same time move the previous Wh 


question, which, if seconded, must be put. 

_ If adopted, or as is usually called sustained, it pre- 

cludes all further amendments or discussion. : | 
-Ifan amendment to a’ matter is before the house, the 

demand for the previous question includes the original 

matter unless it is so stated. . 

When a question of privilege is before the house and 
the previous question is ordered its effect does not go be- ~ 
yond the question of privilege. 

The usual mode of testing a call of the revere ques- 
tion is: The presiding officer asks, ‘‘shall the main 
question be now put; all in favor of the main question be- 
ing now put will vote, etc.” 

To RECONSIDER.—A motion to reconsider is not in 
order while any motion or matter is before the Body. 

It must be made by one who voted with the prevailing side. 

Must be made at the same meeting, or within the time 
prescribed by rules. Se 

It is debatable if the question to be reconsidered is de- — 
batable, otherwise it is not. 

If carried it brings the matter reconsidered before the 
body as though no vote had been taken upon it. 


It cannot be applied to any matter which cannot be 
reversed. 





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It cannot be amended or renewed. It cannot be ap- 
plied to affirmative vote to it, or taken from, to adjourn, 
or to suspend rules. 

It is subject to previous question or motion to adjourn. 
May be postponed or laid on table which cannot be re- 
considered and disposes ofthe question. It requires only 

‘a majority vote. Cannot be combined with, rescind 
or anything else. 

POSTPONE INDEFINITELY.—A motion to postpone in- 

definitely is debatable. It can only be amended by fix- 
ing a day certain. 
It may be laid upon the table or committed where 
- rules otherwise allow. It cannot be reconsidered. 
The previous question applies to a motion to postpone. 
If carried the subject cannot be considered again dur- 
ing the session (except by unanimous consent, obtained 
without debate). 
A session usually means, in the Grand Lodge, 
one. year. In Subordinate Lodges meeting -weekly 
or semi-monthly it means six or twelve months, or a 
term. 
PoSTPONE TO A GIVEN TIME.—-Cannot be reconsid- 
ered. May be taken up before expiration of time by a 
two-thirds vote. It is debatable. May beamended, only 
to change time. 
At the expiration of time it comes up as unfinished 
- business. May be laid on the table, and is subject to 
previous question. 
LAY ON THE TABLE.—A motion to lay on the table is 
not debatable. : 
3 * If adopted it removes the subject until taken from the 
_ table by a majority vote. : 
It carries with it everything pertaining to the subject, 
a except when applied to appeals, (or when an amendment 


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to a principal motion is tabled in the Grand Lodge,) or 
specific rules otherwise provided. 

A subject laid upon the table may be taken from ee 
table at any time after intervening business. 

A motion to take from the table is not debatable. 


A motion to lay on the table cannot be amended, post- — 


poned, committed or renewed. 

To CommMit—RECommMir.—A motion to commit a 
matter may be made at any time, except after an affirm- 
ative vote to lay on the table the previous question or to 
postpone. 

A motion to commit or re-commit is. in order when 
amendments are pending . 

If a motion to commit is carried it removes the whole 
subject. 

A motion to commit with instructions is 1n order. 

A motion to commit or re-commit is subject to lay on 
the table the previous question, to postpone or amend. 

It is debatable and opens the principal question to de- 
bate. ; 

May be reconsidered, and if so it recalls the matter 
from the committee. 

To AMEND.—Amendments must be seconded. An 
amendment must be acted upon before the principal mo- 
tion. 

Ordinarily an amendment cannot be laid upon the ta- 


ble, postponed or committed without carrying the prin- — 
cipal motion with it, but the Grand Lodge rules provide © 


differently. im 
An amendment to the principal motion is not in order. 

after the previous question, to lay on the table, postpone 

or commit has been ordered. - 


Amendments that are indefinite or absurd are in or- — 
° Hy 


der, provided they have a bearing on the subject. 


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_ Amendments designed to give a negative to the prin- 
cipal motion, or to entirely change its meaning, are in or 
der. 

Amendments are merely propositions to strike Olt; OF 
insert, or both, or to add to, and their adoption or re- 
jection does not adopt or reject the principal motion. 

An amendment to an amendment isin order and-must 
be disposed of before the amendment to the principal 
motion can be considered. * 

An amendment to an amendment cannot be amended. 

To ADJOURN.—A motion to adjourn, if adopted, cuts 

off all business, If defeated it cannot be repeated again 
until after intervening business. 

In societies having a closing service a motion to ad- 
_ journ is understood to mean to proceed to close.” 

If the regular order of business has not beén 
completed, a motion to adjourn is practically to suspend 
a rule, and it should require two-thirds to adopt. If ad- 
journment is had while business is pending, except final 
adjournment of annual or special session, the pending 
business comes up as unfinished at next session. 

3 A motion simply to adjourn cannot be laid on the ta- 
; ‘ble, postponed, committed, amended, reconsidered or 
debated. Is always in order, except when the floor is oc- 
cupied or the chair has risen to take a vote, 
| ADJOURN TO A GIVEN TIME.—A motion to adjourn to 
e a given time is subject to everything. It is not in order 
if any motion is pending. 
A body holding annual meetings can adjourn from 
) day to day, but if a longer time is desired a special session 
' should he called. A body holding weekly or semi- 
monthly meetings cannot hold adjourned meetings. All 
- other than regular meetings must be called as provided 
by their law. | 











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A motion “‘that when we adjourn,” etc., is subject to 
everything. 2 
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.—There are times when 


it is proper to go into committee of the whole, viz: In- 
consideration of by-laws or other matter which is not in 


definite shape, and it is desired to consider it informally. 
The proper motion to accomplish this would be: ‘I 
move that we go into committee of the whole for the 
purpose Of CONSIGETING gn eee 8 aie ere eee , and 
that we now take a recess for that purpose.” 


This motion is subject to the same conditions as a mo- — 


tion to commit. 


When carried the Chair aAanta es a chairman to pre- 
side. 


Proposition, are passed upon by general consent. The 


only motions are, to adopt, to amend, to rise and report, 
and if the report is not final, to ask leave to sit. again, 
giving time and place. 

RENEWAL OF A SUBJECT.—The subject of any an 


feated motion or matter may be reintroduced at any time 


after intervening business, but the language must be so 


changed as to justify the chair in entertaining it as a new 
proposition, otherwise the only possible way is a motion — 


to reconsider. ‘ 
An amendment that has been defeated may be intro- 


duced as an independent motion or resolution if the sense — 


will admit. 


The above rules cannot be applied to any matter thats 


has been laid upon the table, postponed or committed, 
nor to a motion to reconsider or to appeal. 


a change of language. 


APPEAL.—An appeal from the decision of the chair is os 





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Motion to adjourn, .to suspend rules, or take up regular a 
order can be renewed after intervening hasiness without _ 











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not debatable. The chair has the right to state his rea- 
_ sons and so has the appellant. 

It is subject to be postponed, laid upon the table, re- 
considered or to the previous question. 

It is not in order while another appeal is before the 
a It requires only a majority vote to overrule unless 
the rules should otherwise provide. It cannot be amend- 
ex: and it must receive a second. 

TO SUBSTITUTE.—This is a motion really to amend, 
and cannot be otherwise applied. It is a proposition to 
take a resolution or report, in whole or in part, from be- 
fore the house and put another in its place. Therefore 
it issubject to the same rules as an amendment. 

| FILLING BLANKS.—Reports, resolutions, bonds, etc., 
_ frequently require that blanks giving time or amounts be 
filled by the lodge or meeting. : 

It is proper in such cases to receive nominations cov- 
__-ering:amounts, times, etc., without necessarily making a 
= motion. Then dispose of them by voting on the largest 

amount or the longest time first, and continuing down 
until the requisite majority is reached on a proposition. 

~ The proposition first receiving this majority is the sense 

ae of the meeting. 

_ STRIKE OUT AND INSERT.—Motion to strike out and 
insert is a form of amendment and subject to the same 

rules, except as hereafter noted. A motion to strike out 

- andinsert may be amended. But if adopted cannot af- 

an _ terward be amended. May be reconsidered then amen- 

oa ded and re-adopted. Words stricken out cannot be re- 

eared, unless with additional words. 

May be divided if each section oe a complete prop- 

e “osition. , | 

- __If divided the vote first taken is upon the proposition 

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If divided and motion to strike out {ost the motion to 
insert must still be voted on. | 

A motion to strike out certain words (A. B.) and in- 
sert other words (C. D.) being lost, a motion to strike out 
A. B. and insert different words (E. F.) is:in order, or 
to strike out A. B. and insert C. D. and additional words, . 
or, to strike out different word and insert the same words 
C. D. or, to strike out A. B. and insert nothing, or, ad- 
ditional words, is in order. . 

A motion to strike out certain words, X. Y. and Z., 
being lost, a motion to strike out X. or Y. or Z., is in 
order. ss 











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